Description
Ingredients
Tao Ren Semen Persicae
Hong Hua Flos Carthami
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Ligustici wallichii
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Ru Xiang Resina Olibani
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae preparatum
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae
Gua Lou Shi Fructus Trichosanthis
Xi Xian Cao Herba Siegesbeckiae
Luo Shi Teng Caulis Trachelospermi jasminoides
Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis
Du Zhong Cortex Eucommiae
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii
Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae
Huang Bai Cortex Phellodendri
Shen Qu Massa Medicata Fermentata
*Product contains gluten and wheat. Shen Qu (Fermented flour)
Pattern
Blood stasis, Phlegm and Dampness in the joints, Kidney deficiency.
Action
Invigorate Blood, resolve Phlegm, expel Wind-Dampness, dry Dampness.
Tongue: Pale, red or purple, swollen, sticky coating.
Pulse: Choppy, Wiry or Firm (from Blood stasis) or Slippery (from Phlegm).
Explanation
Although Benefit the Sinews™ contains some Kidney tonics, its main impact is on the Manifestations (Biao): it resolves Phlegm and invigorates Blood in chronic Bi Syndrome when there is Phlegm and Blood stasis in the joints. Acupuncturists can direct their attention to addressing the Root (Ben) by tonifying the Kidneys and Liver.
- Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui and Ru Xiang invigorate Blood; in particular, Ru Xiang invigorates Blood in the channels and frees the joints
- Ban Xia, Chen Pi and Gua Lou resolve Phlegm
- Xi Xian Cao, Hai Feng Teng and Wei Ling Xian expel Wind-Dampness from the channels and joints
- Du Zhong and Gou Qi Zi nourish the Kidneys and Liver
- Cang Zhu and Huang Bo resolve Dampness
- Shen Qu helps to digest the herbs
Mental-Emotional Pattern
Both Phlegm and Blood stasis are obstructive: not only do they obstruct the channels and joints but they also affect the Mind and obstruct the Mind’s orifices.
Disclaimer
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.
