Dokkatsu Kakkonto for stiff shoulders and pain in shoulders from Japan

What is Dokkatsu Kakkonto for pain and numbness in shoulders?

Dokkatsu Kakkonto is a traditional herbal medication long-used in Easter medicine, it was first described in “Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library” written in 752AD. Combination of certain plants helps to increase the blood circulation in the area of neck and shoulders, to relieve the muscle tension of this area, to reduce pain and numbness. Dokkatsu Kakkonto is a safe and generally well-tolerated medicine, you can use it for as long time as your doctor considers required. 

Active principles: Dokkatsu Kakkonto extract 1950 mg in a daily dose (including Pueraria Montana extract 2.5 g, Chinese cinnamon bark 1.5 g, Peony extract 1.5 g, Ephedra extract 1.0 g, Aralia rhizome extract 1.0 g, Ginger 0.25 g, Rehmannia glutinosa 2.0 g, Zizyphi Fructus 0.5 g, Glycyrrhiza 0.5 g).

Amount: 192 tablets for 16 days

Maker: Kracie Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Indications:

• "stiff shoulder syndrome",
• shoulder pain after prolonged driving or working at a computer,
• age-related shoulder pain,
• pain and discomfort in the neck and shoulders after sleeping,
• poor blood circulation in the neck and shoulder area.

How to take

Take 4 tablets 3 times a day with water or warm water, strictly before the meal or between the meals (at least 2-3 hours after meals). 

Contraindications: do not use for the children under 15 years old, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not use for patients with hypertension, heart diseases, liver diseases, thyroid dysfunction or urination problems. Elderly patients, patients prone to diarrhea or excessive sweating, patients in weaken state and patients with digestion problems should consult with their doctor before use and use this medicine with caution. 

Important information

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.