CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Chronic knee and ankle disorders with atrophy and degeneration of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments)
Chronic leg disorders with weakness, stiffness, decreased range of motion and mobility of the joints
Sprain, partial rupture, stretch or tear of ankle ligaments leading to instability and frequent re-injuries.
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Chondroprotective function to protect joints and cartilages
Osteogenic function to promote generation of new bones
Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation
Analgesic effect to relieve pain
Muscle-relaxant effect to relieve spasms and cramps
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Tonifies qi, blood and yin
Activates qi and blood circulation
Opens channels and collaterals of the lower limb to relieve pain
 
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily. Depending on the nature and severity of the illness, the dosage may be increased up to 8 capsules three times daily for three or four days to relieve pain. 
For maximum effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with warm water. 
This formula should not be taken during the acute phases of injuries, where there is still bleeding, inflammation, and bruising.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis)
Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae)
Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
Huang Bo (Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis)
Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan)
Qian Nian Jian (Rhizoma Homalomenae)
Shan Yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae)
Shen Jin Cao (Herba Lycopodii)
Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens)
Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata)
Wu Jia Pi (Cortex Acanthopanacis)
Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis)
Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)
      
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
* This formula should not be used alone in patients with acute physical injuries of the knees, such as external injuries or trauma with actual damage to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). Patients with acute physical injuries of the knees or ankles, such as external injuries or trauma with actual damage to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), should be treated with Flex (TMX), Knee & Ankle (AC) or Herbal ANG.
* This formula should not be used alone in patients with inflammatory knee disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, synovitis and tenosynovitis. Patients with such conditions should be treated with Flex (Heat), Flex (CD) or others depending on the TCM diagnosis.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation. Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.