What to combine with Elongation Vine is a decision that needs to be made based on the patient’s condition, constitution, and so on.
Elongated tendon vine, is the stem of the Chinese green ox, a plant of the family of Fangji. It has the efficacy of relaxing tendons and activating collaterals, clearing heat and inducing dampness. It is mainly used for the treatment of sciatica, lumbar muscle strain, bruises, anonymous swollen toxins and so on.
Clinically, the elongated tendon vine can be paired with the penetrating herb for the treatment of musculoskeletal contracture, cold-damp feet (numbness, soreness and swelling of the legs and feet caused by cold and dampness), lumbar sprains, paralysis, scrotal eczema, etc..
It should be noted that pregnant women and postpartum should not take Elongation Vine. Pregnant women are forbidden to take Turbinaria.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor. If medication is needed, it should be identified by a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.