Flex (TMX)

☯︎ Traumatic injuries including external and physical injuries with bruises, contusions, and sprains
☯︎ Broken bones or fractures with severe pain, inflammation and swelling
☯︎ Post-surgical recovery: prevents adhesion and scar tissue formations

☯︎ Analgesic effect to alleviate pain
☯︎ Anti-inflammatory action to reduce inflammation and swelling
☯︎ Antispasmodic function to relieve muscle spasms and cramps
☯︎ Hemostatic effect to stop bleeding from trauma and injuries
☯︎ Circulatory effect to invigorates blood circulation to facilitate healing

☯︎ This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.

☯︎ In cases of concussions, send the patient to the hospital immediately. Do not use Flex (TMX) until the condition is stabilized (usually 7-10 days later).

☯︎ Do not use this formula if the patient has serious internal hemorrhage. Flex (TMX) has many herbs that activate blood circulation and may delay coagulation.

☯︎ This formula is not designed for long-term use. It should be used only during the acute phases of injuries, and discontinued when the desired effects are achieved.

☯︎ This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis). Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and
bruising.[2],[3],[4]

☯︎ This formula may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort, which can be minimized by taking the herbs with food or decreasing the dosage.

☯︎ The following warning statement is required by the State of California: ―This product contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei). Read and follow directions carefully.
Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

☯︎ Advise the patients to eat half of a fresh pineapple on an empty stomach daily. Pineapple is rich in bromelain and will reduce swelling and inflammation.

☯︎ Patients with broken bones or fractures should consume an adequate amount of calcium during recovery.

☯︎ Patients with broken bones or fractures should avoid foods with preservatives because phosphorus in preservatives can lead to bone loss.

☯︎ Patients are advised to avoid cold food and drinks, as cold will cause more stagnation. They should also avoid spicy food to prevent aggravating the inflammatory condition.

☯︎ Avoid exercise with a high risk of injury, especially during the recovery phase.

☯︎ For external injury with open wounds, be sure to clean the affected area thoroughly to prevent infection.

☯︎ Vitamin E oil can be applied to the wounds to minimize scarring. However, vitamin E oil should be applied only after the open wounds have closed or healed.

Take 5 to 6 capsules every six hours at the initial stage of injury. After the condition stabilizes, reduce the dosage to 3 to 4 capsules three times daily. For maximum
effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with warm water. The herbs can be taken after meals if stomach discomfort should occur.

• Radix Paeoniae Alba
• Radix Vladimiriae
• Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
• Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis
• Catechu
• Poria
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae
• Flos Carthami
• Myrrha
• Cortex Moutan
• Gummi Olibanum
• Lignum Sappan
• Semen Persicae
• Rhizoma Corydali