Osteo 8 is a well-balanced formula designed for women and men of all ages who want to maintain healthy bones. It contains herbs that tonify qi, blood, yin and yang. The main function of the formula is to replenish the vital jing (essence) of the Kidney to strengthen bones, increase bone density, and promote healing.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Osteoporosis with decreased bone strength, mass, and density 
* Individuals with risk factors of osteoporosis, such as menopause, old age, and use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
* Maintenance for healthy and strong bones
* Soreness, weakness and pain in the bones, lower back and knees
* Inability to stand for a prolonged period of time
* Pain or soreness that is aggravated by weight-bearing activities
* Recovery from bone fracture and broken bones
 
TCM Functions: 
* Replenishes Kidney jing (essence)
* Tonifies Kidney yang and yin
* Tonifies qi and blood
 
Cautions and Contraindications
* This formula should be used with caution in patients with an excess condition or heat accumulation.
* This formula should be used with caution in patients with damp-heat in the lower jiao.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as 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.
* The safety status of using Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) in individuals with hormone-dependent cancer is unclear. According to one reference, use of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) is not associated with thickening of the endometrium or vaginal cell maturation, both of which would indicate an estrogenic effect. Furthermore, there is no confirmation of the presence of a phytoestrogen component or affect on hormone-dependent cancer, when ferulic acid is evaluated as the main component of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis).According to another reference, the water extract of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) has a weak estrogen-agonistic activity to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells (MCF-7) In summary, due to conflicting and insufficient data, use of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) in patients with hormone-dependent cancer warrants caution pending further study.