{"product_id":"chinamed-neck-and-shoulder-formula-78c","title":"ChinaMed Neck and Shoulder Formula 78c","description":"\u003cbr\u003eThis is an empirical formula that has been developed to address arthritis in the upper body, specifically in the shoulders, neck, elbow and hands. It is based on the formula Juan Bi Tang (Formula to treat Bi syndrome) from 'Yang's Family Prescriptions' (yang shi jia zang fang), by Yang Tan, 1178. The original formula has been enhanced with the addition of Pueraria root (ge gen) and Morus twig (sang zhi), which focus the formula's action on the upper body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt should be noted that this formula is suitable for Cold type conditions with underlying deficiency of the Qi and Blood and should not be used in patients with signs of Heat (e.g. red joints that are hot to the touch, fever, red tongue, rapid pulse). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispels Wind-Cold-Damp to relieve pain, tonifies the Qi and nourishes the Blood, activates the Blood and dispels stasis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM SYNDROMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind-Damp Bi syndrome (affecting the upper body).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQi deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, facial paralysis (Bell's palsy).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIGNS \u0026amp; SYMPTOMS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Key clinical features in bold)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eShoulder pain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck pain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoint stiffness, reduced range of motion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalized muscle wasting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSymptoms worsened by cold and wet weather conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale tongue with a thin white coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThready, weak and possibly also wiry pulse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CHINAMED BY SUN HERBAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53802580345204,"sku":null,"price":35.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/7525\/7204\/files\/ChinaMed_20Neck_20and_20Shoulder_20Formula_2078c_media-01.jpg?v=1773523212","url":"https:\/\/healthnook.com.au\/products\/chinamed-neck-and-shoulder-formula-78c","provider":"Healthnook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}