Herbal ANG

• Pain: acute or chronic;
• Pain: dull, sharp, stabbing, numbing, burning, and fixed, moving or radiating;
• Pain of skeletal and smooth muscles;

• Potent analgesic effect to relieve pain;
• Strong anti-inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation;
  

• This formula should be discontinued one week prior to surgery.
• Pregnancy and nursing.
• This formula is designed for short-term symptomatic treatment of pain. It is not recommended for long-term use.
• For patients with chronic pain, it is essential to identify the cause of pain and treat it accordingly.
• This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (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

• If pain is characterized by cold, avoid cold or raw foods (vegetables and salads), fruits (watermelon and pear), drinks and exposure to cold weather or surface. Avoid taking cold showers or swimming in cold water. Foods that are warm or hot in nature such as lamb, pepper, onions and scallions are recommended.
• If pain is characterized by heat, avoid eating spicy food. Increase the intake of vegetables or fruits that are cold in nature such as watermelon and cucumber.
• If pain is due to dampness, avoid eating greasy, fatty or fried food. Dairy products are not recommended.
• Increase the intake of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which calm the nerves and reduce sensitivity to pain.
  

LIFESTYLE INSTRUCTIONS

• Proper diet and exercise are extremely important in preventing recurrent pain syndrome. Chronic pain is often the result of occupations that require repetitive use of the same joints or repeated injuries to the same area. Strong efforts should be made to eliminate or improve such working conditions.
• Exercise is always helpful in keeping qi and blood circulating properly in the body.
• Other therapies that are effective for pain management include massage, relaxation techniques, deep breathing, and heat/cold therapy.

When taken alone, the recommended dosage is 3 to 4 capsules three times daily as needed to relieve pain. For severe pain, dosage can be increased to 7 to 8 capsules every four to six hours as needed to relieve pain. As an adjunct with other formulas to relieve pain, the recommended dose is 2 to 3 capsules in addition to the regular dose of the base formula. Take the herbs on an empty stomach with two tall glasses of warm water. This formula should be discontinued when the desired effects are achieved.

• Radix Angelicae Sinensis;
• Myrrha;
• Gummi Olibanum;
• Rhizoma Cimicifugae;
• Rhizoma Corydalis;