Arm Support

• Shoulder: frozen shoulder, capsulitis, rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff tendonitis, bursitis, inflammation and pain of the shoulder;
• Elbow: tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, olecranon bursitis, tendonitis;
• Wrist: carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprain and strain;
• General pain and discomfort of the arm: tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, numbness, decreased range of motion, and atrophy;

• Analgesic effect to alleviate pain;
• Anti-inflammatory function to reduce swelling and inflammation;
• Muscle-relaxant property to relieve spasms and cramps;
• Protects and facilitates the recovery of cartilages from repetitive damages

• Pregnancy and nurcing;
• Who take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications should not take this herbal formula;

• Eat plenty of whole grains, seafood, dark green vegetables, and nuts. These foods are rich in vitamin B complex and magnesium, which are essential for nerve health and relaxation of tense muscles, respectively;
• Adequate intake of minerals, such as calcium and potassium, are essential for pain management. Deficiency of these minerals will lead to spasms, cramps, and tense muscles;
• Patients should avoid exposing affected areas to cold or drafts;
• Wear adequate clothing to cover the arms, shoulders, and neck to avoid exposure to cold;
• Patients with disorders of the elbows or wrists should be encouraged to gently exercise the affected area as much as possible;
• Frozen shoulder is one condition in which the patient should be advised to exercise the joint frequently. Because the shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, stretching and strengthening exercises are essential in keeping the shoulders healthy. Prolonged immobilization causes adhesions, which makes treatment very difficult and painful. Patients should be advised to move their shoulders) in all directions (external and internal rotation, abduction and extension) to improve pain free range of motion. Heat packs are often helpful in this condition;
• Hot baths with Folium Artemisiae Argy or Epsom salt ;
• Patients should note their sleeping position, as poor sleeping position may lead to shoulder and neck pain in the morning;

Take 3 to 4 capsules, three times daily as needed to relieve pain.

The dosage may be increased up to 6 to 8 capsules every four to six hours if necessary, especially in the early stages of injury when there is severe and excruciating pain. When the pain subsides, the dosage should be reduced to 3 or 4 capsules, three times daily. For maximum effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with two tall glasses of warm water. In chronic cases or for consolidation of treatment efficacy, the dosage can be reduced to 2 capsules twice daily on an empty stomach.

• Radix Paeoniae Alba
• Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae
• Rhizoma Curcumae;
• Radix Puerariae Lobatae
• Ramulus Cinnamomi
• Caulis Spatholobi
• Rhizoma Curcumae Longe
• Caulis Trachelospermi
• Fructus Mori
• Ramulus Mori
• Fructus Crataegi
• Cortex Acanthopanacis
• Herba Siegesbeckiae
• Rhizoma Corydalis