Flex (Heat) is formulated specifically to treat musculoskeletal disorders characterized by heat. It contains herbs with functions to eliminate wind, heat and dampness, remove painful obstructions, and relieve pain.
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.
Clinical Applications:
* Acute muscle aches and pain with heat manifestations, such as swelling, burning sensation, and inflammation
* Acute re bi (heat painful obstruction), arthritis, arthralgia or gout with redness and swelling
* Fibromyalgia with heat manifestations
* Rheumatic heat disorders
TCM Functions:
* Expels wind and heat
* Disperses bi zheng (painful obstruction syndrome)
* Clears damp-heat and reduces swelling
* Alleviates pain
Cautions and Contraindications
* This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas 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.
Flex (Heat)
Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)
Fang Ji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae)
Huang Bo (Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis)
Lu Lu Tong (Fructus Liquidambaris)
Luo Shi Teng (Caulis Trachelospermi)
Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii)
Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)
Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori)
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum)
Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis)
Wu Jia Pi (Cortex Acanthopanacis)
Xi Xian Cao (Herba Siegesbeckiae)
Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coicis)
Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)