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What does Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan do?

Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula that is utilized when a patient is suffering from lower back pain, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and lower b.d. pain accompanied with numbness, weakness, and/or stiffness.. It has been considered especially helpful and is commonly prescribed for elderly people. It is associated with Liver and Kidney deficiency. Symptoms that can be associated with insufficient liver and kidney deficiency are palpitations, shortness of breath, joint problems, lower back pain, an aversion to cold, increased discomfort due to cold, an attraction to warmth, a pale tongue, and a weak, thin, slow pulse. Illnesses sometimes treated with Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan are: ruptured discs, sciatic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and several other bone disorders. It should be noted that these conditions should not be treated with Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan without the involvement of a Dr. of Chinese Medicine.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan?

It is always good to keep your health care practitioner updated on medications, herbals, supplements or other therapies you may be participating in. They should be consulted first if you have any of these conditions: A tendency towards allergic reactions to other medicines, herbs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Are there other times my health care professional needs to be advised before I take Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan?

They should be consulted first if you are: Pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Breast-feeding. If you plan to administer this herb to a child.

How should I take this herb?

Take Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan Pills by mouth. Swallow the pills with a large drink of warm water.

What should the dosage be? Lengths of administration are usually based on the individual, severity of the symptoms and the type of problem.

Generally, 8 pills 3x daily

What other medicines may interact with Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan?

If you experience any uncomfortable side effects, stop usage immediately and report them to your health care professional. Unknown

What do I need to watch out for with Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan?

There are many different brands of Chinese patent medicines/formulas and as with medicinal herbs, care should be taken with purchasing. Incorrectly labeled products and/or the presence of contaminants, adulterations, or substitutions have all been reported in conjunction with Chinese patent medicines. Contaminants s.c. as heavy metals and/or substitutions with pharmaceutical drugs (over the counter and prescription) are a serious health hazard. Use of known, recommended brands may reduce this possibility. See "Chinese Patent Medicines: Warning"

Where can I keep this product?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F) unless otherwise listed. If there is an expiration date listed on the product, throw away the unused portion after the expiration date

Can you tell me a little more about Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan?

Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula originally listed in "Thousand Ducat Formulas" (Qian Jin Yao Fang) by Dr. Sun Si-Miao in 652 AD.

Usual Ingredients:

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