What is Zheng Gu Shui Liniment?

Zheng Gu Shui Liniment is a medicinal ointment used by some practicing holistic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is used for temporary pain relief and muscle pain. Some also think that it helps blood circulation, treats arthritis pain and promotes the repair of bone tissue. Words Zheng Gu Shui means "Bone settings" in English. The ointment is sold in liquid alcohol -based form and as a spray. Mentol is an organic compound made of mint oils or other mint leaves. The camphor is made of Laurel's resin. It is believed that both substances have cooling and analgesic or relieving pain, properties. The feeling of cooling helps to block the feeling of pain. Angelica root is another plant substance that normally adds to that. It is also known as dong quai and considered very useful in TCM for pain relief and swelling reduction.

somePeople use ointments after exercise or strenuous activity to prevent muscle pain, while others apply it to their feet after a long time spent. For minor injuries, such as sprains, it is recommended that the liniment should be applied twice a day to the affected area. Injuries should then be packed in gauze. There are different thoughts for the time that Zheng Gu Shui Liniment should be left on the affected area. It seems that the general consensus is an hour for injury to the torso and above the waist and an hour and a half for the lower half of the body.

Because the liniment is based on alcohol, the liquid evaporates rapidly. It is best to keep the container cap firmly closed when it is not used, and store the bottle in a cool and dry space below 86 ° F (30 ° C). Zheng Gu Shui Liniment should not be used on broken skin and is only for external use. It is also severe irritating and dangerous if swallowed. If more used than recommended, side effects such as skin irritation may occur. Liniment is also considered flammable and should not be applied near the open flame.