Knee & Ankle Chronic (CR)

• Chronic knee and ankle disorders with atrophy and degeneration of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments)
• Chronic leg disorders with weakness, stiffness, decreased range of motion and mobility of the joints
• Sprain, partial rupture, stretch or tear of ankle ligaments leading to instability and frequent re-injuries.
  

• Chondroprotective function to protect joints and cartilages
• Osteogenic function to promote generation of new bones
• Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation
• Analgesic effect to relieve pain
• Muscle-relaxant effect to relieve spasms and cramps
  

• This formula should not be used alone in patients with acute physical injuries of the knees, such as external injuries or trauma with actual damage to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). Patients with acute physical injuries of the knees or ankles, such as external injuries or trauma with actual damage to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), should be treated with Flex (TMX), Knee & Ankle (AC) or Herbal ANG.
• This formula should not be used alone in patients with inflammatory knee disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, synovitis and tenosynovitis. Patients with such
  conditions should be treated with Flex (Heat), Flex (CD) or others depending on the TCM diagnosis.
• This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and 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.

• Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are well recognized for their nutritional support, as they are important for the formation of bones, tendons, ligaments, and
  cartilages.
• Sea cucumber is very beneficial, as it contains a rich source of compounds that are needed in all connective tissues, especially synovial joints and joint fluids.
• It is important to consume an adequate amount of various vitamins and minerals, as they are essential to prevent bone loss and promote bone growth.
• It is important to engage in gentle exercises daily. This will not only facilitate recovery, but will also prevent muscle atrophy and muscle wasting.
• Avoid activities with high impact or high risk of injury.

Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily. Depending on the nature and severity of the illness, the dosage may be increased up to 8 capsules three times daily for three or four days to relieve pain. For maximum effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with warm water. This formula should not be taken during the acute phases of injuries, where there is still bleeding, inflammation, and bruising.

• Radix Paeoniae Alba
• Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
• Radix Cyathulae
• Fructus Jujubae
• Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae
• Radix Angelicae Sinensis
• Radix Codonopsis
• Radix Rehmanniae
• Cortex Eucommiae
• Poria
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae
• Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis
• Caulis Spatholobi
• Cortex Moutan
• Rhizoma Homalomenae
• Rhizoma Dioscoreae
• Herba Lycopodii
• Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens
• Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata
• Cortex Acanthopanacis
• Rhizoma Alismatis
• Rhizoma Anemarrhenae