TCM Therapeutic Actions:
Relieves Qi and Blood stagnation; relieves pain. This is a broad spectrum strong Blood and Qi mover.
Contraindications:
Contraindicated during pregnancy. Contraindicated in women with menorrhagia and patients with bleeding disorders. Caution in patients with anti-coagulant therapy. Chronic usage or large dosages are not recommended is cases of edema, hypokalemia, kidney disorders, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
TCM Contraindications:
Prolonged use may deplete Qi and Blood.
Pharmaceutical Interactions:
This formula may INCREASE the effects of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s), anticoagulants and antiplatelets; may increase potassium loss with diuretics and laxatives, which may interfere with antiarrhythmics.
This formula may DECREASE the effects of antihypertensive agents and antidiabetic medications.
This formula may have estrogen-like activity, causing hypertension and fluid retention when used with oral contraceptives. May decrease endogenous testosterone levels in men and women with polycystic ovary disease. May increase the half-life of systemic corticosteroids.
Contains constituents that increase activity of the sympathetic nervous system; use with caution in those using antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antihyperthyroid and/or antiseizure medications.
Recommended Usage:
2-3 tablets twice daily with warm water.
