CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Acute neck and shoulder pain due to sports injuries, car accidents, prolonged body posture in a fixed position (such as working in front of a computer or sleeping in a poor position)
Neck and shoulder pain, possibly with redness, swelling, and inflammation
Limited movement of the neck and shoulders, due to pain and stiffness
Whiplash, muscle tightness and spasms
Acute flare-ups of chronic neck and shoulder problems
Pain associated with a slipped or bulging disk of the neck
Frozen shoulder or pain in the shoulder and scapula regions
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Analgesic effect to relieve pain
Anti-inflammatory function to reduce inflammation and swelling
Muscle-relaxant action to alleviate muscle spasms and cramps
Osteogenic effect to promote formation of bones
Chondroprotective effect to ameliorate joint destruction and prevent cartilage erosion
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Invigorates qi and blood circulation, eliminates qi and blood stagnation
Opens channels and collaterals and relieves pain
Reduces swelling and inflammation
DOSAGE
Take 4 capsules three times daily for moderate pain, or 7 to 8 capsules three times daily for severe pain. For maximum effectiveness, take the herbs with 6 to 8 ounces of warm water on an empty stomach.
INGREDIENTS
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae)
Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii)
Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis)
Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Acute neck and shoulder pain, such as in whiplash, may be accompanied by spinal or anatomical injuries. The patient should be checked for structural and anatomical abnormalities if the overall condition does not improve after taking this herbal formula for one to two weeks.
This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing, as it contains strong qi and blood activating herbs.
This herbal formula is contraindicated for patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin).
