Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan (Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction)

Clinical Usages

• Primarily used for blood stasis with wind-damp in the channels and collaterals characterized by internal deficiency with external excesses - joint pain, muscle aches, numbness and/or pain in the lower extremities (may be severe).
• Wind-cold damp bi-syndrome (i.e. arthritis) - particularly in the lower part of the body, hips, knees, lower back.
• Sciatic pain with the correct underlying pattern.
• Neck pain with the correct underling pattern.
• Fractures that are reluctant to heal, particularly in the lower body.

Clinical Categorization

• Invigorate the Blood
• Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis

Cautions

• Pregnancy

• Avoid during pregnancy.
• Generally not for long term use and use with caution if at all in deficient patients.