This formula, originally from the Tuina Department of the Anhui College of Chinese Medicine, is meant for chronic, enduring musculoskeletal complaints.

Functions: Warms the channels and move the qi, quickens the blood and frees the flow of the network vessels, strengthens the sinews and bones

Ingredients:

• Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
• Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffi)
• Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti)
• Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
• Du Huo (Radix Angelica Pubescenes)
• Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
• Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis)
• Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
• Zi Ran Tong (Pyritum)
• Wei Ling Xian (Radix Clematidis)
• Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
• Mo Yao (Myrrha)
• Ru Xiang (Olibanum)
• Zhang Nao (Camphora)

Contraindications: Wind, damp, heat impediment conditions

Use: Apply liberally to the affected area 3-5 times per day.

For external use only. Do not take internally.