Comment:
LI-485 (Ginseng and Tang-kuei Ten Combination) is a traditional formula for treating weakness and fatigue or debility due to qi and blood deficiencies. It has a remarkable effect on strengthening body function, increasing energy and endurance, and nourishing blood. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the connective tissue/ligaments are nourished by qi and blood. The strength of connective tissue/ligaments will decline, if qi and blood are deficient. Ginseng and Tang-kuei Ten Combination tonifies qi and blood, and activates blood circulation, therefore it can strengthen ligaments, help the healing process and speed up the recovery of muscle and ligaments from fatigue or illness.

Indications:
Debilities, weakness of muscles and ligaments or muscle spasms, and lower energy.

Dosage:
4-6 tablets three times per day, before meals.

Functions
Traditional:
     Tonifies qi and blood, warms the body.
Modern:
     Increases energy, promotes blood circulation and warms the body.

Chinese Medical Description:
Ginseng, Atractylodes, Hoelen
     Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Qi
Astragalus, Astragali Radix, Huang Qi
     Tonifies Qi and promotes tissue regeneration
Tang-Kuei, Angelicae Radix, Dang Gui
     Nourishes the Blood
Rehmannia, Rehmanniae Radix, Sheng Di Huang
     Nourishes the Blood
Peony
     Nourishes the Blood
Cnidium
     Promotes blood circulation and the flow of Qi
Cinnamon Twig
     Warms and unblocks the Meridians
Licorice
     Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Qi