Ingredients: Acanthopanacis Cortex 13%, Clematidis Radix Et Rhizoma 9%, Notopterygii Rhizoma Et Radix 9%, Siegesbeckiae Herba 9%, Arisaema Cum Bile 5%, Chuanxiong Rhizoma 5%, Angelicae Pubescentis Radix 9%, Cinnamomi Ramulus 14%, Chaenomelis Fructus 9%, Angelicae Sinensis Radix 9%, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix 9%.
 
In traditional Chinese medicine, this formula is used to dispel wind and dampness, relax the tendons, and unblock the channels. It is traditionally applied for joint pain, stiffness, heaviness in the limbs, and limited mobility caused by wind-cold-damp obstruction of the meridians. Commonly used to support conditions described in TCM as “wind-damp impediment and meridian blockage,” it is suitable for individuals whose joint discomfort worsens with weather changes and who experience restricted movement.
 
Selection Tip: The following is a common-use reference. Joint discomfort can be complex, and this can serve as a general guide to help identify the most suitable direction. If joint pain is clearly linked to getting chilled, damp exposure, or weather changes, and is accompanied by sensations of heaviness, tightness, or sensitivity to cold, you may refer to Feng Shi Bi Tong Jiao Nang, which focuses on dispelling wind and removing dampness. If the main features are tightness in the tendons and channels, reduced flexibility, or limited movement when bending or rotating, and the pain feels mainly caused by “blockage,” you may refer to Shu Jin Huo Luo Wan (Merilex Form), which helps promote circulation in the tendons and channels and improve mobility. If the joint issue has lasted for a long time, the pain point is relatively fixed, symptoms recur repeatedly, and may even involve numbness or worsening on rainy or humid days, it may fall into a long-standing pattern; in such cases, you may refer to Xiao Huo Luo Wan (Flex Form), which supports the direction of unblocking and easing stagnation. If the effect does not feel well matched, the condition may not be caused by a single type of blockage, and adjusting the direction may be considered.