Liniments and Oils

Liniments and oils have been in existence for thousands of years. They run from your basic feel good muscle rub to penetrating, target-specific formulas. A liniment is an alcohol-based formula, one in which herbs have been soaked in alcohol for an extended period of time. An oil is created in a similar manner, but no alcohol is used. Liniments absorb more quickly and generally have better penetration than oils.
Common muscle rubs tend to be oil based with a lot of menthol and camphor.They are useful for overworked, exhausted muscles, general after-workout soreness or pain, or even for pre-workout warming of muscles.
Formulas with warming herbs are for injuries, or old-achy joints and arthritis where the application of heat feels good. They are often helpful for old injuries that have been over-iced or are controlled through over-the-counter pain medications.
Red and painful joints caused by swelling, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or chronic injury benefit from formulas that contain cooling herbs. Classic die da formulas are very good at tissue repair and healing burns, stopping bleeding, reducing pain and swelling as well as long term wound care.
The liniments offered here are specifically targeted for typical sports-related injuries. Dit Da Jow Trauma Liniment and Tendon Lotion are hand made and have been aged more than 6 months before being bottled. Extra strength versions are available.

This Chinese Herbal Product Guide describes how popular products are used and will assist you with selecting the correct product for your condition.

Pricing note: Oil and liniment prices in China are subject to frequent fluctuations in pricing- due more to the market in China than to currency valuations. You may notice a few products change price on an irregular basis- both up and down!