Du Huo & Loranthus 009

Designed for long term or ongoing use in arthritic and rheumatic disorders. In addition, this formula is also effective in some conditions with muscular weakness and flaccidity, e.g. the sequelae of stroke, with Liver-Kidney deficiency and Wind obstructing the Channels and Collaterals.

Ingredients:

- Loranthus parasiticus, stem 35.0 mg

- Corydalis turtschaninovii, rhizome 35.0 mg

- Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared root 28.0 mg

- Angelica pubescens, root 28.0 mg

- Eucommia ulmoides, stem bark 28.0 mg

- Achyranthes bidentata, root 28.0 mg

- Gentiana macrophylla, root 28.0 mg

- Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 28.0 mg

- Angelica polymorpha, root 28.0 mg

- Paeonia obovata, root 28.0 mg

- Ligusticum striatum, root 21.0 mg

- Saposhnikovia divaricata, root 21.0 mg

- Cinnamomum cassia, stem bark 21.0 mg

- Cynanchum stauntonii, root 21.0 mg

Signs & Symptoms

- Sciatica

- Arthritis

- Pain and weakness in lower back

- Numbness and tingling in the extremities

- Lumbar pain

- Pain, chronic knee

- Joint stiffness

- Worse for cold and wet weather

- Arthralgia (joint pain)

- Poliomyelitis, sequelae

Dosage & Course of Treatment

8 - 12 pillules, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food.

Course of treatment: For acute conditions 1 – 2 weeks at high dosage. For chronic conditions may be used for longer periods when combined with a tonic formula.