Prior to purchasing this product, it is recommended to book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists in order to determine whether this herbal formula will be beneficial for you.
TCM Functions:
* Disperses painful obstruction
* Relieves pain
* Invigorates qi and blood circulation
* Tonifies Liver and Kidney deficiencies
Cautions and Contraindications:
* Because of the blood-invigorating nature of this formula, Back Support (CR) is not recommended during pregnancy and nursing.
* Back Support (CR) is a warm formula, and use of this warm formula may be associated with a slight increase in blood pressure. Therefore, blood pressure should be monitored while taking this formula.
* Patients who have pain radiating to the extremities accompanied by a sudden loss of bladder or bowel control may have a pinched nerve or spinal injury, and must be referred out to emergency care if they have not already been evaluated by a specialist. This condition, known as cauda equina syndrome, can lead to permanent disability and must be evaluated and treated immediately.
* If the patient presents with fever and one-sided back pain, consider a possible kidney infection and do not use this herbal formula. Patients with acute nephritis should be referred to their medical doctor immediately.
Back Support (CR)
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae)
Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)
Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)
Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis)
Qian Nian Jian (Rhizoma Homalomenae)
Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli)
Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis)
Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)