Qing Dai Gao 青黛膏 - Indigo Naturalis Ointment [TOPICAL]
Indigo Naturalis Ointment
VALUE & POTENCY
We use highly concentrated, water extracted herb granules. Our whole herbs are always premium grade, and pesticide free, wildcrafted, or organic whenever feasible.
QING DAI GAO Ingredients
| Indigo Naturalis | Qing Dai | 17% |
| Cx. Phellodendri | Huang Bai | 17% |
| Talcum | Hua Shi | 33% |
| Gypsum Fibrosum | Shi Gao | 33% |
| Petroleum Jelly | NOT INCLUDED | -- |
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Safety and Side Effects of QING DAI GAO
- Topical application only.
- Contraindicated when there is fluid secretion. Use only when there is no suppuration.
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are not a practitioner, self-prescribing is not recommended. To insure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects, we urge you to Start an E-mail Consultation or TeleVisit.
How to Use Topicals
Make an Herbal Compress:
Whole Herbs: Decoct the herbs in water. Soak a cloth in the warm decoction. Allow time for the compress to cool. Apply to the area. To maximize potency, or if a warm application is desired, occlude the compress while in place.
Granules: Dissolve the granules in warm water
Make an Herbal Tincture:
Whole Herbs: Place raw herbs in a glass container and cover with rice wine, drinking alcohol, vinegar, or other tincturing medium. Store container in a cool dark place and gently agitate the solution daily. Soaking times vary, but solution is generally usable in 1-3 weeks. Strain or filter out herbs and use the remaining liquid either topically as prescribed.
Granules: Dissolve granules in any tincturing medium.
Make an Herbal Ointment:
Order herbs as a granulated powder or grind herbs into a powder. Wet desired amount of granules with enough hot water to make a paste then combine with a medium such as vegetable or mineral oil or petroleum jelly to make the ointment. Apply to area. Occluding the application with a bandage is recommended in most cases.
* 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.