Eagle Herbs

Mu Xiang is an aromatic wood that regulates the nervous system's pain sensitivity.

Notes: this particular formula has been modified for the treatment of lower back pain, or lower front pain that is improved by warmth and/or aggravated by cold. Some report a sensation of cold associated with this kind of pain, others describe a pulling or sudden twisting sensation in the testicles.

Alternative Names

• tian tai wu yao san

Ingredients

Li Zhi He 茘枝核 leechee nut, lychee pip Litchi Semen

Xiao Hui Xiang 小茴香 fennel fruit Foeniculi Fructus [Pregnancy Note]

Ju He 橘核 Tangerine Pip (seeds) Sm. Citri Reticulatae

Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子 toosendan fruit, Sichuan chinabery, Sichuan Pagoda tree Meliae Toosendan Fructus

• The first four herbs in this formula are all warm to address the cold sensations, but they also enter the Liver channel. This isn’t really about the Liver organ’s functions, but the trajectory of the Liver channel which passes through the “external genitalia”. They also stimulate the movement of Liver qi which is essentially calming the nervous system that is generating muscle spasms in the back when induced or aggravated by stress, impatience, frustration, or anger.

Gao Liang Jiang 高良姜 lesser galangal rhizome, galanga Alpiniae officinarum Rhizoma

• This is another herb that favors the Kidneys, but it is warming and particularly beneficial for lower back pain that responds well to warmth.

Qing Pi 青皮 unripe tangerine peel, green tangerine peel, blue citrus Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium

Mu Xiang 木香 costus root, saussurea, auklandia Aucklandiae Radix

• These last two herbs address the stress-induced component of back pain, especially when that back pain is located in the mid-back. These herbs could be said to calm the nervous system.

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More...]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

• 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 2-4 weeks
• 200 grams powder (powder only): 1-2 months