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Herb & Mineral Index Table 
| AR-125
Juan Bi I |
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| Comment: |
| AR-125 consists
of several well known antiarthritic herbs. Clematidis Radix, Achyranthis
Radix and Pycnostelmae Herba are traditional herbs for reducing
inflammation. Myrrha, Olibanum Gummi, Corydalis Yanhusuo Rhizoma
and Mucunae Caulis promote blood circulation and relieve pain
caused by arthritis and articular rheumatism. Notopterygii Rhizoma,
Angelicae Tuhuo Radix, Asari Herba cum Radice and Cinnamomi Ramulus
can dispel the wind, cold and dampness which are common pathogens
of arthralgia in traditional Chinese medicine. This formula is
recommended for people with arthritis, articular rheumatism of
the shoulder, arm and knee, gout, lumbago, sciatica, and numbness
in the legs. |
| Indications: |
| Arthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, swollen knee joints, lower back pain, knee pain and
sciatica. |
| Dosage: |
| 4-6 tablets three
times per day, after meals. |
| Functions: |
Traditional:
Expels wind, eliminates dampness, warms the channel, promotes
blood circulation and relieves pain. |
Modern:
Reduces" inflammation, promotes" blood circulation
and relieves pain. |
Ingredients:
| Chiang-Huo
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Notopterygii
Rhizoma |
Qiang
Huo |
| Tu-Huo
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Angelicae
Tuhuo Radix |
Du
Huo |
| Clematis
|
Clematadis
Radix |
Wei
Ling Xian |
| Pycnostelma
|
Pycnostelmae
Herba |
Xu
Chang Jing |
| Achyranthes
|
Achyranthis
Radix |
Niu
Xi |
| Millettia
|
Mucunae
Caulis |
Ji
Xue Teng |
| Myrrh
|
Myrrha
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Mo
Yao |
| Mastic
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Olibanum
Gummi |
Ru
Xiang |
| Corydalis
|
Corydalis
Yanhusuo Radix |
Yan
Hu Suo |
| Asarum
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Asari
Herba cum Radix |
Xi
Xin |
| Cinnamon
Twig |
Cinnamomi
Ramulus |
Gui
Zhi |
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| Chinese
Medical Description: |
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Chiang-Huo,
Tu-Huo, Clematis
Expels
Wind, eliminates Dampness, and relieves pain
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Pycnostelma
Disperses
Wind, relieves pain and subdues swelling |
Achyranthes
Promotes
blood circulation, unblocks the channel, strengthens
the bones and ligaments |
Millettia
Nourishes
and invigorates the Blood; unblocks the Meridians |
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Cimicifuga
Releases the
Exterior; clears away Heat and Toxins |
Myrrh,
Mastic, Corydalis
Promotes blood
circulation and relieves pain |
Asarum
Expels Wind-Cold
and relieves paini |
Cinnamon
Twig
Expels Wind-Cold;
warms the channels and ensures the flow of Yang Qi |
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