Qiang Shen Huo Xue Wan Plus 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Inspired by Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang, Qiang Shen Huo Xue Wan is a formula used to address orthopedic pain conditions resulting from Qi and Blood congestion.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To enhance this traditional pain relief formula, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added White Willow Bark extract, which contains a natural form of salicylic acid, and has been demonstrated effective in human clinical trials at reducing pain and inflammation, without causing digestive distress.

Organic Content
11% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Choppy. Tight.

Tongue
Deep red. Purple spots.

Chinese Medical Actions
Invigorates the Blood. Dispels stasis. Stops pain.

Indications
Pain due to obstruction of Qi and Blood in the channels. Repetitive stress disorders. Tendonitis. Orthopedic pain disorders. Pain due to acute trauma.

Complete Formula Facts
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	White Willow Bark (bai liu) 10:1 Extract 681 mg Organic Licorice Root (gan cao) 249 mg Myrrh Gum Resin (mo yao) 210 mg Achyranthes Root (niu xi) 5:1 Extract 186 mg Safflower Head (hong hua) 5:1 Extract 186 mg Dong Quai Root (dang gui) 5:1 Extract 186 mg Red Peony Root (chi shao) 5:1 Extract 186 mg Bitter Orange Young Fruit (zhi shi) 5:1 Extract 102 mg Ligusticum Wallichii Rhizome (chuan xiong) 5:1 Extract 102 mg Bupleurum Root (chai hu) 5:1 Extract 81 mg Rehmannia Tuber (shu di huang) 5:1 Extract 81 mg
This formula is 11% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, wheat, gluten, soy, yeast, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
Pregnancy. Excessive menstrual bleeding. Active hemorrhagic disorders.

Modifying Herbs

White Willow Bark: White Willow Bark has been used for centuries in China and North America for its abilities to relive pain, inflammation and reduce fever.

White Willow Bark has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL.

The active constituent in White Willow Bark is salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid. It operates on the body in essentially the same way as aspirin, only milder. It takes slightly longer to take effect, but its effects last longer and do not cause stomach upset.

Specifically, White Willow Bark may help to relieve acute and chronic pain such as headaches, arthritis pain, back and neck pain, muscle aches and menstrual cramps.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for White Willow Bark.

To review recent clinical research on White Willow Bark, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Treatment of low back pain with a herbal or synthetic anti-rheumatic: a randomized controlled study. Willow bark extract for low back pain.

Efficacy and tolerability of a standardized willow bark extract in patients with osteoarthritis: randomized placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial.

Treatment of low back pain exacerbations with willow bark extract: a randomized double-blind study.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Qiang Shen Huo Xue Wan Plus
60 tablets, 750 mg