What Is It?
Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang is a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formula used to promote healthy circulation, relax muscles and tendons, and improve mobility. It is commonly recommended for chronic musculoskeletal discomfort associated with blood stasis, Qi stagnation, and wind-damp obstruction.
This formula is widely used to support joint health, flexibility, and recovery from chronic pain or overuse.
Common Uses
- Chronic neck, shoulder, or back discomfort
- Muscle stiffness and tightness
- Joint pain and reduced mobility
- Sciatica (TCM pattern)
- Tendon and ligament discomfort
- Arthritis associated with wind-damp patterns (TCM perspective)
- Recovery from musculoskeletal injury
Herbal Ingredients
Traditional ingredients commonly include:
- Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root)
- Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome)
- Tao Ren (Peach Kernel)
- Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root)
- Wei Ling Xian (Clematis Root)
- Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root)
- Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root)
- Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root)
- Long Dan Cao (Gentian Root)
- Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome)
- Bai Shao (White Peony Root)
- Sheng Di Huang (Fresh Rehmannia Root)
- Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel)
- Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
How It Works (Traditional Perspective)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, chronic pain and stiffness often occur when Qi and blood become stagnant and wind-damp obstructs the channels, preventing proper circulation and nourishment of the muscles, tendons, and joints.
Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang works by:
- Invigorating blood circulation
- Promoting the smooth flow of Qi
- Relaxing muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Dispelling wind and dampness from the channels
- Supporting healthy joint mobility and flexibility
By restoring circulation and reducing obstruction, this formula helps improve movement, decrease stiffness, and support long-term musculoskeletal health.
Who It May Be Best For
This formula may be appropriate for individuals who:
- Experience chronic muscle or joint stiffness
- Have neck, shoulder, back, or hip discomfort
- Experience sciatica or radiating discomfort (TCM pattern)
- Notice symptoms worsen in cold or damp weather
- Are recovering from overuse or musculoskeletal injury
- Present with Qi stagnation, blood stasis, or wind-damp obstruction patterns identified by a qualified TCM practitioner
A comprehensive TCM evaluation is recommended to determine whether this formula is appropriate for your individual health needs.
Contraindications & Precautions
- Not recommended during pregnancy, as it contains blood-invigorating herbs
- Use caution if taking blood-thinning or anticoagulant medications
- Not appropriate for acute infections, high fever, or inflammatory conditions without a TCM evaluation
- Use caution in individuals with significant Qi or blood deficiency unless prescribed by a qualified practitioner
- Always consult your healthcare provider before starting herbal supplements.
Quality & Safety
Evergreen Herbs formulas are manufactured in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified facilities and undergo rigorous quality testing for identity, purity, potency, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants.
For optimal safety and effectiveness, herbal formulas should be prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
















