Comment:
PA-623 is a modified Clematis and Stephania Combination. Clematis and Stephania Combination has been used for over 400 years to relieve severe pain in the muscles and joints of the lower body. In this formula, Angelicae Radix, Ligustici Rhizoma, Myrrha, Olibanum Gummi and Persicae Semen activate blood circulation and reduce inflammation; Clematidis Radix, Aristolochiae Fangchi Radix, Notopterygii Rhizoma and Gentianae Scabrae Radix reduce swelling and alleviate inflammation; Olibanum Gummi, Myrrha and Clematidis Radix relieve musculoskeletal pain due to blood stagnation and inflammation. This formula is suitable for pain in the muscles and joints, especially with pain below the waist.

Indications:
Knee pain, leg pain, sciatica, lumbago, gout, numbness in the legs.

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

Functions
Traditional:
     Dispels wind and dampness, activates blood and unblocks meridians.
Modern:
     Promotes blood circulation, reduces inflammation and relieves pain.

Chinese Medical Description:
Tang-Kuei
     Nourishes the Blood and promotes blood circulation
Mastic
     Promotes blood circulation and relieves pain
Myrrh
     Promotes blood circulation and relieves pain
Cinnamon
     Warms and unblocks the Meridians
Peony
     Nourishes Ying and Blood
Rehmannia
     Nourishes Ying and Blood
Cnidim
     Promotes blood circulation and the flow of Qi
Persica
     Promotes blood circulation
Chiang-Huo, Sile
     Disperses Wind and Dampness; relieves pain
Angelica, Clematis
     Disperses Wind and Dampness, unblocks the Meridians and relieves pain
Stephania
     Subdues swelling, disperses Wind and relieves pain
Gentiana
     Disperses Wind and Dampness
Achyranthes
     Promotes circulation, removes blood stasis and tonifies Liver & Kidney systems
Atractylodes, Hoelen
     Eliminates Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
Citrus
     Regulates the flow of Qi, dries Dampness, and strengthens the Spleen
Ginger
     Warms the Middle Jiao
Licorice
     Harmonizes the formula