LINIMENTS

We make two liniments in house. Liniments are herbal tinctures that are applied topically to painful areas of the body. Our recipes are derived from the formulas of renowned martial artist and herbalist Tom Bisio, one of the leading experts in Chinese Sports Medicine and author of the popular book, A Tooth From the Tiger’s Mouth. We steep each batch of Chinese herbs in Tito’s vodka for approximately 6 months to a year, slowly and thoroughly extracting the properties from the herbs and dissolving them in alcohol, which absorbs quickly and effectively into the skin. We add our own blend of essential oils to each liniment to create a beautiful aroma that enhances the pain relieving properties of the herbs.

our liniments are GLUTEN FREE and for external use only

DRAGONSBLOOD TRAUMA LINIMENT

血竭 Dragon's Blood (Daemonoropis Resina)—the Resinous secretion of Daemonoropis Draco— is a tree resin that has been used as a medicine, incense, and dye since ancient times. In Chinese medicine it is a major herb used for traumatic injuries, such as sprains, strains or fractures with bruising, swelling, inflammation, aches and pain at a fixed locations on the body. It dispels blood stasis and alleviates pain; stops bleeding; and protects ulcerations by preventing decay and generating new growth of healthy skin and flesh.

Dragonsblood Trauma Liniment contains Dragon’s Blood and other medicinal Chinese herbs to promote healing and reduce pain. Traditionally used in Kung Fu schools for injuries incurred in daily training, Trauma Liniment (Die Da Jiu) is the number one remedy for bruises, contusions, sprains and fractures. It contains cooling herbs that help reduce inflammation and swelling as effectively as ice, as well as warming herbs that reduce pain, promote circulation, and break up accumulations of blood and fluids.

Dragonsblood Trauma Liniment is hand-brewed in small batches and extracted for 6+months in Tito’s handmade vodka. It contains only the finest natural ingredients— extracts of plus essential oils of frankincense and myrrh.

·         For bruises, sprains and strains: Apply a small amount to your palm and rub gently on the affected area. Start lightly and gradually work the liniment in deeper as the pain subsides.

·         For muscle pulls: Massage a small amount into the knots of the muscle.  Try to break up the knots by following the muscle fibers and also rub into the muscle attachments. 

WOLFSBANE TENDON LINIMENT

Crafted to reduce pain, swelling or inflammation due to chronic injuries to tendons & ligaments from repetitive stress, tendonitis, carpal tunnel and other injuries related to over-use.

Hand-brewed and extracted for 6+months in Tito’s handmade vodka. Contains only the finest natural ingredients including essential oils of frankincense and myrrh and camphor & medicinal Chinese herbs to promote healing and reduce pain.

Tendon Liniment is used for chronic injuries to tendons and ligaments.  These kinds of injuries run the gamut from old sprains that are slow to heal to recurring tendonitis.  While trauma liniment contains a balanced mix of cooling and warming herbs that do not overheat an inflamed area, tendon lotion contains many more warming herbs that act to stimulate local circulation.  The inclusion of these warming herbs is very important in treating chronic tendon injuries like tennis elbow because, unlike muscles, tendons do not have an extensive direct supply of blood.  That is why these kinds of injuries can be recalcitrant and slow to heal.  Increasing local circulation also prevents cold and dampness from penetrating the injured area. 

Tendon lotion should not be used when there is residual inflammation.  In cases of tendonitis, it is not uncommon for there to be residual inflammation, which can flare up if direct heat or warming liniments, poultices or plasters are applied.  So how do you know if there is residual inflammation?  If heat makes your injury feel better, it is probably safe to use tendon lotion.  If you are not sure, apply it twice a day for 1-2 days.  If the pain worsens, switch to trauma liniment. 

·         To apply: put a small amount of tendon lotion in the palm of your hand.  Massage the liniment gently into the injured area.  Pressure should be deep into to absorb into the skin but not painful.  Make small circles with your fingers in the area and work it into the tissue.  Continue to rub for several minutes adding more as needed. 

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