Shu Jin San - 舒筋散 - Relax The Sinews Powder

English:	Relax the Sinews Powder
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Corydalis	Yan Hu Suo	3-12g	Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi, stops pain and disperses extravasation.
Cx. Cinnamomi	Rou Gui	1.5-5g	Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart, strengthens Yang and Ming Men Fire, disperses deep Cold, warms the channels, unblocks the channels and vessels, alleviates pain and assists in the generation of Qi and Blood.
Cx. Eucommiae	Du Zhong	8-16g	Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, tonifies Kidney Yang,strengthens the sinews and bones and aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
Rz. et Rx. Notopterygii	Qiang Huo	3-10g	Expels Wind-Cold-Dampness, unblocks painful obstruction, alleviates pain and guides Qi to the Tai Yang and Du channels.
Rx. Dioscoreae	Shan Yao	9-30g	Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.

Formula Actions

• Invigorate the Blood
• Break up Stagnation

Syndromes

• Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Lower back pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe Pan is worse with pressure Dark complexion Difficulty walking In severe cases, movement is difficult and very painful with restricted range of motion The pain may be worse in the evening and is unaffected by weather or temperature Purple lips Purple nails

Dry skin Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas Varicose and spider veins Cold hands and feet Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots T: Purple, possible purple or red spots Red purple if there is Heat Blue purple if there is Cold C: White P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy

Treats

Low back pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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