Spring Wind Soft Plasters (#1-#7)

Chinese topical herbs for injury or arthritis

Stage One Soft Plaster (#1 and #2 in one)

A well balanced formula mostly consists of cold or cool herbs, it is an ideal one to apply to first-stage sinew damage where the foremost principle of treatment is to clear heat and resolve toxin and the secondary treatment principles are to move blood and Qi, relieve pain and dissipate swelling.

• Clears Heat
• Dissipates swelling
• Quickens the Blood
• Moves Qi
• Relieves pain

Ingredients: organic sesame oil, beeswax, Huang Bai, Mang Xiao, Shi Gao, Da Huang, Dang Gui, Hong Hua, Lai Fu Zi, Shan Zhi Zi, Pu Gong Ying, Qian Cao Gen, Su Mu, Zi Cao Gen, Tao Ren, Xue Jie, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, and Bai Zhi

Soft Plaster #3 (Dissipation Soft Plaster)

A modification of Zi Jing Pi San, which was first mentioned in a Ming dynasty treatise on external medicine, this formula contains agents that dissipate swelling and move blood and Qi. Since powerful dissipating agents are warm and acrid, the formula includes Huang Bai to clear Heat and resolve toxin.

• Dissipatess swelling
• Relieves pain
• Moves Qi
• Quickens the Blood

Ingredients: organic sesame oil, beeswax, Huang Bai, Cao Wu, Da Huang, Tian Nan Xing, Ban Xia, Chuan Wu, Zi Jing Pi, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Wu Yao, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Xue Jie, Bu Gu Zhi, Bai Zhi, Tao Ren, Liu Ji Nu, Hong Hua, Niu Xi, Sang Bai Pi, Zi Cao Gen

Soft Plaster #4 (Double-cooling Soft Plaster)

This formula treats sprains, strains and contusions that are warm to the touch and red in color. Double-cooling formula relieves pain and dissipates swelling, but these functions are secondary to its ability to clear heat. It can be combined with other soft plasters to supplement their ability to clear heat.

• Clears Heat
• Resolves toxin
• Dissipates swelling
• Soothes pain

Ingredients: organic sesame oil, beeswax, Da Huang, Bo He, Huang Bai, Shan Zhi Zi, Ce Bai Ye, Huang Qin, Qian Cao Gen, Ze Lan, Hong Hua, Dang Gui, Bai Zhi, Zi Cao Gen, Tao Ren, Xue Jie, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao

Soft Plaster #5 (Tri-color Application)

This soft plaster is especially useful in treating second and third stage sinew damage that present as Cold-Damp Bi. It can be used to dissipate swelling and relieve pain in injuries that are one to three weeks old as long as the local area is not hot and red. This formula also can be used to treat tears in ligaments or tendons (as soon as rubor and calor have subsided).

• Dissipates swelling
• Soothes pain
• Moves Qi
• Repairs sinew tears
• Disinhibits joints and dispel Wind-Damp Bi

Ingredients: organic sesame oil, beeswax, Zi Jing Pi, Dang Gui, Wu Jia Pi, Mu Gua, Dan Shen, Qiang Huo, Chi Shao, Bai Zhi, Jiang Huang, Du Huo, Gan Cao, Qin Jiao, Tian Hua Fen, Huai Niu Xi, Chuan Xiong, Lian Qiao, Wei Ling Xian, Fang Feng, Hong Hua, Zi Cao Gen, Da Huang, Tao Ren, Huang Bai, Xue Jie, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao

Soft Plaster #6 (Blood-quickening Powder)

This formula contains herbs which makes it hot and active, to treat second-stage sinew damage or contusions that present with swelling and pain.

• Dissipates swelling
• Alleviates pain
• Soothe sinews
• Quickens connecting vessels
• Dispels stasis

Ingredients: organic sesame oil, beeswax, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Xue Jie, Zhe Bei Mu, Qiang Huo, Mu Xiang, Hou Po, Chuan Wu, Cao Wu, Bai Zhi, Zi Jing Pi, Xiang Fu, Xiao Hui Xiang, Zi Ran Tong, Mu Gua, Rou Gui, Dang Gui, Du Huo, Xu Duan, Chuan Xiong, Hong Hua, Tian Qi, Zi Cao Gen, Da Huang, Tao Ren, Huang Bai

Soft Plaster #7 (Sinew-soothing Application)

The balanced nature of this formula makes it a good one for treating second-stage sinew damage that is neither hot nor cold. It is most appropriate when stiffness and an aching, persistent pain are the main symptoms. The formula’s strongest feature is its ability to soothe pain and move the Qi and Blood of the traumatized region.

• Soothes pain
• Quickens the Blood
• Dissipates swelling and stasis.

Ingredients: organic sesame oil, beeswax, Chuan Wu, Cao Wu, Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Ban Xia, Shan Zhi Zi, Da Huang, Mu Gua, Lu Lu Tong, Pu Huang, Xuan Fu Hua, Su Mu, Chi Shao, Hong Hua, Tian Nan Xing, Zi Jing Pi, Dang Gui, Bai Zhi, Zi Cao Gen, Tao Ren, Huang Bai, Xue Jie, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao

Soft Plasters Cautions and Contraindications

• These soft plasters should not be applied to open wounds.
• Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes.
• Soft plasters will stain fabric.
• Keep out of reach of children.

* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.