ChinaMed Neck and Shoulder Formula 78c

Description

This is an empirical formula that has been developed to address arthritis in the upper body, specifically in the shoulders, neck, elbow and hands. It is based on the formula Juan Bi Tang (Formula to treat Bi syndrome) from 'Yang's Family Prescriptions' (yang shi jia zang fang), by Yang Tan, 1178. The original formula has been enhanced with the addition of Pueraria root (ge gen) and Morus twig (sang zhi), which focus the formula's action on the upper body.

It should be noted that this formula is suitable for Cold type conditions with underlying deficiency of the Qi and Blood and should not be used in patients with signs of Heat (e.g. red joints that are hot to the touch, fever, red tongue, rapid pulse).

TCM ACTIONS
Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp to relieve pain, tonifies the Qi and nourishes the Blood, activates the Blood and dispels stasis.

TCM SYNDROMES

• Wind-Damp Bi syndrome (affecting the upper body).
• Qi deficiency

INDICATIONS
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis (Bell's palsy).

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
(Key clinical features in bold)

• Shoulder pain
• Neck pain
• Joint stiffness, reduced range of motion
• Localized muscle wasting
• Symptoms worsened by cold and wet weather conditions
• Fatigue
• Pale tongue with a thin white coat
• Thready, weak and possibly also wiry pulse

 

Each capsule contains:

Pueraria lobata (Kudzu Root Japanese Arrowroot) root equiv. to dry 268.2mg Astragalus membranaceus (Astragalus) root equiv. to dry 199.8mg Angelica polymorpha (Dong Quai) root equiv. to dry 199.8mg Morus alba (White Mulberry) twig equiv. to dry 199.8mg Notopterygium incisum root and rhizome equiv. to dry 199.8mg Paeonia veitchii root equiv. to dry 199.8mg Curcuma longa (Turmeric) rhizome equiv. to dry 199.8mg Saposhnikovia divaricata (Ledebouriella Root Siler) root equiv. to dry 199.8mg Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice) root equiv. to dry 66.6mg Zingiber officinale (Ginger) rhizome equiv. to dry 66.6mg

• Avoid foods that may aggravate arthritis (e.g. sugar, caffeine, citrus, salt, red meat, dairy products, additives, soft drinks, white flour, nightshades, white potatoes, tobacco). Avoid hydrogenated fats (i.e. trans-fats).
• Not suitable for arthritic and rheumatic conditions due to Heat.
• Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin).
• Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.

TGA Listed product with Aust L 171400.

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