contusion, sprain, fracture, sports injury

February 25, 2020

Main indications: contusion, sprain, fracture, sports or accidental injury, dislocation.

In Chinese energy, this formula is used to improve the circulation of Energy and Blood, decrease inflammation, stop pain, help tissue regeneration, accelerate healing of fractures.

For external use only.

  • Apply with a cotton ball on the area to be treated. Let dry. Cover with a bandage if necessary.

  • For a sprain: soak 2 to 3 cotton wool pads, apply locally and cover with a compress. Leave in place for half an hour to an hour. Remove the wadding without wiping. Cover with a bandage if necessary. Repeat twice a day.

There are two main categories of products for external application against musculoskeletal pain: those whose main therapeutic action is to relieve pain and those whose main therapeutic action is to accelerate the healing process. Liniment Zheng Gu Shui belongs to the second category because it is applied to fractures, sprains, dislocations, bruises to speed up the healing process. It stretches with a cotton wool and it is not necessary to rub to make it penetrate. This is a distinct advantage when the injury is painful to the touch.

Any injury should be examined by a healthcare professional. Pain is not a criterion of the severity of the injury. A fracture and dislocation must be treated within hours of the accident.

Martial arts enthusiasts know the temples Shaolin, these world renowned martial arts schools. Temples Shaolin were also schools of Buddhist medicine. The medical monks developed treatments for all kinds of trauma: falling, slashing with a stick, wounding with a sword or dagger, punching, kicking, etc. The ointments, lotions and plasters of traditional Chinese medicine are the fruit of this knowledge accumulated over the centuries.

  • Contraindicated for children under two years of age.

  • Do not apply to the abdomen or lower back during pregnancy.

  • Do not apply to an open wound or to irritated skin.

  • One of the ingredients, croton, can cause skin irritation. Stop application in case of inflammation, itching or burning.

  • This product can stain clothing; rub with alcohol to remove stains.

  • This liniment is very volatile: keep the bottle tightly closed and keep away from flames and sources of heat.

This product does not have any particular certification and has not been subject to special analyzes as to its quality. Only its great popularity prompts us to include it here.

Available in Chinese herb stores, several natural health product stores, some pharmacies and distributors of acupuncture equipment and traditional Chinese medicine.