BonekinderTM (Gu Ci Xiao Tong Wan, Gu Ci Xiao Tong Pian, 骨刺消痛丸) is a Chinese herbal medicine to help maintain bone health.
Functions:
Bones keep our body in shape, protect our vital organs, and allow us to move. Bone health is surely important. As we age, bones gradually lose their density and become more fragile; joints wear and tear, make the bones rub each other, causing bone outgrowth to form bone spurs and inflammation (osteoarthritis, OA) with pain, swelling, and stiffness. Joint inflammation may be caused by extensive and repeating sport activities as well.
Bone damages like bone spurs and OA are not reversible, but the symptoms can be treated with pain killers like acetaminophen (Tylenol), which relieves pain but does not affect swelling, and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which decrease pain and swelling. Some people cannot take these medicines because of the adverse drug reactions.
Bone health has long been a focus in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which states that bones are governed by the kidneys, a primary source of essence of life and of the Yin and Yang energy. Thus, bone health requires a strong kidney function. When the kidney function is compromised, the bone mass gets more easily lost and joints are more easily worn out. TCM also considers osteoarthritis the result of stagnation of Qi and Blood in the joints caused by Wind, Cold, or Dampness.
BonekinderTM is a Chinese herbal medicine formulated in the principle of TCM to maintain bone health. It tonifies the Kidneys to strengthen the bones and tendons, nourishes the Blood to promote circulation, dispels Wind and unblocks meridians to alleviate pain and reduce swelling. Bonekinder consists of the following Chinese herbs:
Ingredients:
A proprietary blend* of
Herba Cistanches Deserticolae |
(Rou cong rong) |
*Bonekinder is made of 100% pure authentic Chinese herbs of highest qualities. Traditional preparation procedures are combined with modern pharmaceutical processes to extract the active ingredients from the herbs and to further concentrate them into pills or tablets. It is produced in the certified GMP facilities of Shanghai TongHanChun Herbs Factory (Guang Ci Tang) and is imported to USA in accordance with the FDA guidelines.
Package:
40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets or 200 mg 200 pills per bottle.
Standard Dosage:
Take 5 to 7 pills or tablets three times daily.
Side Effects:
Gu Ci Xiao Tong Wan (Pian) has been safely used with few adverse effects.
Cautious Notes:
1. Do not use it during pregnancy.
2. Not recommended if the body has warm sensation.
3. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
4. Keep out of reach of children.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult a licensed practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and/or more in-depth reference materials.