According to traditional Chinese medicine, peripheral neuropathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, distal polyneuropathy, neuralgia, and fibromyalgia have various etiologies. However, they all share one common factor – pain due to blood stagnation. Therefore, Flex (NP) is formulated to treat nerve pain by activating blood circulation and eliminating blood stagnation.
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:
* Neuropathy: peripheral neuropathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy
* Neuralgia: trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia
* Peripheral vascular disease
* General pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle wasting, especially in the extremities
TCM Functions:
* Invigorates blood circulation
* Relieves pain
* Opens channels and collaterals
Cautions and Contraindications
* This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and 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.[3],[4],[5]
* The following warning statement is required by the State of California: “This product contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.”
Flex (NP)
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Chuan Mu Xiang (Radix Vladimiriae)
Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)
Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Er Cha (Catechu)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
Huang Jin Gui (Caulis Vanieriae)
Liu Zhi Huang (Herba Solidaginis)
Lu Lu Tong (Fructus Liquidambaris)
Mo Gu Xiao (Caulis Hyptis Capitatae)
Mo Yao (Myrrha)
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan)
Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii)
Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)
Ru Xiang (Gummi Olibanum)
Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae)
Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
Xue Jie (Sanguis Draconis)
Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)