Back Support (HD) – By Evergreen Herbs

Description

Back Support HD

(Back Support HD) – A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions or (disks) between the individual bones or (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. When a disk slips it can press against the nerves causing shooting pain that travels outwards to the extremities. In Chinese Medicine this is a structural problem that leads to swelling inflammation, and pain. It can occur from an acute event or as a result of weak muscles, bones, and kidney reserves. Because this is an acute structural issue you need to first see your MD or chiropractor to get a proper diagnosis and see if manual manipulation or surgery is necessary Once you have done that, Chinese herbs to help speed up the recovery process. When looking for a modern formula to activate blood circulation, reduce swelling and inflammation, strengthen soft tissue and relieve pain look for one containing one ore more of the following herbs:

Dang Shen which Helps to tonify blood and activate blood circulation

Chuan Xiong which, dispel blood stasis and relieve pain

Ru xiang which promote the healing of wounds and relieve pain by invigorating blood circulation

Du Zhong which acts as is a channel-guiding herb to direct the functions of the formula to the back and strengthens soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As well as tonifies the Kidneys which in Chinese medicine is considered to dominate the marrow their fore directly benefiting the bones and disks.

TCM Function

• Clears heat, cools blood, and eliminates toxins

Ingredients

• Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
• Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
• Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
• Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae)
• Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
• Huang Jin Gui (Caulis Vanieriae)
• Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)
• Liu Zhi Huang (Herba Solidaginis)
• Mo Gu Xiao (Caulis Hyptis Capitatae)
• Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis)
• Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis)
• Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
• Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)

Recommended Dosing

• 3-4 capsules 3 times a day for an average adult (18-60 years of age, approximately 150 lbs). This standard dosage may be increased or decreased depending on the patient’s individual factors, such as age, body weight, type of illness and severity.
• Serve with warm water on an empty stomach, 2-3 hours apart from your prescription medication or other supplements. Do not take with tea, coffee, juice, soda or any other beverages.

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