Sciatica Compound (Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tang) | Herbal Tincture
$14.00
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Sciatica Compound (Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tang) | Herbal Tincture
$14.00
Authentic Ingredients
Made in USA
Easy to Prepare
Size: 1 oz (w/dropper included) - approx. 10 days supply
MADE IN USA
What is it:
Sciatica Compound Liquid Tincture (Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tang) is a modern Chinese Medicine formula that helps w/sciatic nerve pain and other forms of joint, tendon and muscle pain; can help with bruising/swelling due to trauma as well. It does this by combining Chinese herbs that clear the channels of the stagnation that leads to sciatic nerve pain (and other forms of joint, tendon and muscle pain).
What is it good for:
- sciatic nerve pain
- joint pain and stiffness
- can help speed recovery from bruises, sprains, and other traumas
Traditional Chinese medicine benefits:
- clears channels and collaterals
- clears damp-heat
- relieves pain
What else you might like to know:
This formula has a general tendency to work better for joint pain, stiffness, and swelling that has heat signs (red, "angry", warm to the touch) and may not be quite as effective for the kind of pain and stiffness that gets worse with cold weather.
It is important to understand that Chinese herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that you usually have to take an herb or a formula for a longer period of time than you would with pharmaceuticals in order to get results-- usually at least a month, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.
Ingredients: Millettia (Ji xue teng), Siegesbeckia (Xi xian cao), Cibotium (Gou ji), Achyranthes root (Huai niu xi), Rosa laevigata (Jin ying zi), Ardisia gigantifolia (Zou ma tai), Speranskia turber (Tou gu cao), Homalomena (Qian nian jian), Lycopodium (Shen jin cao), Clematic Chinensis (Wei ling xian)
Directions for use:
Shake Well before each use.
Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.
Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.
To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.
Dosage for Pets
Administer as per your veterinarian's guidance, adjusting dosage to match your pet's size and specific needs.
Typically given as a daily supplement, this works best when integrated into a holistic health plan.
One dropper full equals 1/4 tsp.
- Under 30lbs half dropper 1-3x/day
- 30 - 60 Ibs one dropper 1-3x/day
- 60 - 120lbs 1.5 droppers 1-3x/day
- Over 120lbs 2 droppers 1-3x/day
Frequently asked questions
What is Sciatica Compound (Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tang)?
Sciatica Compound, or Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tang, is a modern Chinese medicine formula in liquid tincture form, made in the USA by root + spring. It blends ten herbs, including Millettia (Ji Xue Teng), Siegesbeckia (Xi Xian Cao), and Clematis (Wei Ling Xian), that are traditionally used to clear stagnation from the channels. It comes in a 1 oz bottle with a dropper.
What is Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tang traditionally used for?
In Chinese medicine this formula is traditionally used to clear the channels and collaterals, clear damp-heat, and ease aches. It is formulated to support comfort in the lower back, legs, joints, tendons, and muscles, and it is also used after bumps, sprains, and bruises. In TCM terms, it addresses the stagnation in the channels that is thought to sit behind that kind of discomfort.
Is Sciatica Compound better for hot or cold types of pain?
It tends to suit discomfort with heat signs, meaning areas that feel red, warm to the touch, swollen, or "angry." It may not be as well matched to stiffness and aching that gets worse in cold weather, which in Chinese medicine usually calls for more warming formulas. A licensed acupuncturist or Chinese medicine practitioner can help you tell which pattern fits you.
What herbs are in the Sciatica Compound tincture?
The formula contains Millettia (Ji Xue Teng), Siegesbeckia (Xi Xian Cao), Cibotium (Gou Ji), Achyranthes root (Huai Niu Xi), Rosa laevigata (Jin Ying Zi), Ardisia gigantifolia (Zou Ma Tai), Speranskia (Tou Gu Cao), Homalomena (Qian Nian Jian), Lycopodium (Shen Jin Cao), and Clematis chinensis (Wei Ling Xian). Many of these are classic channel-opening herbs in Chinese medicine.
How do I take Sciatica Compound?
Shake the bottle well before each use. For the maintenance serving, stir 1 to 2 droppers (about 1/2 teaspoon) in warm water or juice 2 to 3 times daily. The augmented serving is 1 full teaspoon 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice. If you would like less alcohol, place your serving in hot water first so some of it evaporates.
How long does it take for Sciatica Compound to work?
Chinese herbs work by gradually restoring balance, so they are usually taken longer than pharmaceuticals. Expect to take this formula for at least a month, and often longer, depending on you and the nature of what is being addressed. Each 1 oz bottle is roughly a 10 day supply at the maintenance serving, so plan on a few bottles for a full course.
Who should avoid Sciatica Compound?
Avoid this formula during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a practitioner advises it, since herbs like Achyranthes and Millettia move blood. For the same reason, check with your doctor before using it if you take prescription medicines, especially blood thinners. If pain is severe or sudden, or comes with numbness or weakness, see a doctor promptly rather than relying on herbs.
What does Sciatica Compound taste like?
Like most herbal tinctures, it has an earthy, woody, slightly bitter taste with the warmth of the alcohol base. Mixing your serving in warm water or juice makes it much easier to drink. Placing the serving in hot water for a few minutes also lets some of the alcohol evaporate, which many people find softens the flavor.