CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Bell’s palsy
Facial paralysis
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Migraine headache due to wind, phlegm, and blood stagnation
Post-stroke sequelae, such as twitching of muscles
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Neurological benefits to treat facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia and migraine headache
Analgesic effect to relieve pain
Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation
Antiseizure and antiepileptic effects to treat post-stroke sequelae and relieve nerve-related pain
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Releases exterior wind
Opens the channels and collaterals
Activates qi and blood circulation
DOSAGE
Take 4 to 6 capsules three times daily. Herbal therapy should begin immediately on notice of the first warning signs. If necessary, the dosage may be increased to 8 capsules three times daily on day one of herbal therapy to achieve faster onset of action. If the herbs are irritating to the stomach causing nausea or epigastric discomfort, take the herbs after meals.
INGREDIENTS
Bai Fu Zi (Rhizoma Typhonii)
Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae)
Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus)
Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae)
Quan Xie (Scorpio)
Si Gua Luo (Retinervus Luffae Fructus)
Wu Gong (Scolopendra)
Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
This formula is strong and potent, and contains herbs that are considered slightly toxic in traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, the dosage should be prescribed carefully according to the age, body weight and severity of the condition. For additional details, see Strategic Dosing Guidelines for age-to-dose and weight-to-dose charts on page 14.
This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. It should be used with extreme caution in pediatric and geriatric patients, and only when the benefits outweigh the risks.
This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). 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.
