ChinaMed Neck And Shoulder Formula 78 Capsules

This is an empirical formula that has been developed to address arthritis in the upper body, specifically in the shoulders, neck, elbow and hands. It is based on the formula Juan Bi Tang (Formula to treat Bi syndrome) from 'Yang's Family Prescriptions' (yang shi jia zang fang), by Yang Tan, 1178. The original formula has been enhanced with the addition of Pueraria root (ge gen) and Morus twig (sang zhi), which focus the formula's action on the upper body.

It should be noted that this formula is suitable for Cold type conditions with underlying deficiency of the Qi and Blood and should not be used in patients with signs of Heat (e.g. red joints that are hot to the touch, fever, red tongue, rapid pulse).

TCM ACTIONS
Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp to relieve pain, tonifies the Qi and nourishes the Blood, activates the Blood and dispels stasis.

TCM SYNDROMES

• Wind-Damp Bi syndrome (affecting the upper body).
  
• Qi deficiency

INDICATIONS
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis (Bell's palsy).

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
(Key clinical features in bold)

• Shoulder pain
  
• Neck pain
  
• Joint stiffness, reduced range of motion
  
• Localized muscle wasting
  
• Symptoms worsened by cold and wet weather conditions
  
• Fatigue
  
• Pale tongue with a thin white coat
  
• Thready, weak and possibly also wiry pulse