Zheng Gu Shui 正骨水 - Rectify Bones Liquid
A Topical Therapy for Old injuries or Arthritis
Zheng Gu Shui (literally: rectify bones liquid) is a widely used topical therapy for arthritis or old injuries.
The ingredients for Zheng Gu Shui have been listed differently from time to time, no doubt an attempt to prevent imitation and also to meet international requirements regarding allowed ingredients. It is not known whether the formulation has changed, or just the label, usually only the label is modified. The following is a partial list based on evaluation of the lists provided on labels over time:
| Ingredients Indicated on Various Labels |
| Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) rhizome (hu zhang) |
| Guangxi Zedoaria rhizome (guang xi e zhu) |
| Croton root (ji gu xiang) listed as "camphor wood" |
| Angelica root (bai zhi) |
| Moghania root (yi tiao gen, qian jin ba) |
| Inula cappa root (tu mu xiang, da li wang) |
| Tien-chi ginseng root (san qi) |
| Cinnamon bark (gui zhi) |
| Menthol (5.6%) |
| Camphor (5.6%) |
The formula is in a water-alcohol base and is indicated for backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains, to be applied 3-4 times per day. Menthol and camphor are common active ingredients in topical liniments.
* 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.