Knee & Ankle (CR) is designed to treat chronic degenerative knee disorders with swelling, inflammation, and pain. This formula incorporates tonic herbs to address the chronic and degenerative nature of illness. Furthermore, it contains herbs that activate qi and blood stagnation, clear heat to reduce swelling and inflammation, and open the channels and collaterals to 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.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Chronic knee and ankle disorders with atrophy and degeneration of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments)
* Chronic leg disorders with weakness, stiffness, decreased range of motion and mobility of the joints
* Sprain, partial rupture, stretch or tear of ankle ligaments leading to instability and frequent re-injuries.
 
TCM Functions: 
* Tonifies qi, blood and yin
* Activates qi and blood circulation
* Opens channels and collaterals of the lower limb to relieve pain
 
Cautions and Contraindications
* This formula should not be used alone in patients with acute physical injuries of the knees, such as external injuries or trauma with actual damage to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). Patients with acute physical injuries of the knees or ankles, such as external injuries or trauma with actual damage to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), should be treated with Flex (TMX), Knee & Ankle (AC) or Herbal ANG.
* This formula should not be used alone in patients with inflammatory knee disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, synovitis and tenosynovitis. Patients with such conditions should be treated with Flex (Heat), Flex (CD) or others depending on the TCM diagnosis.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and 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