Topical Pain Relief Formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Zhao’s Pain Relief Formula 【Ingredients】: 22 pieces of large centipede (dà wú gōng), 50 grams of Panax notoginseng (sān qī); 100 grams of Xuanhu (xuán hú); 1000 grams of Chuanxiong (chuān xiōng); 50 grams of Bai Zhi (bái zhǐ); 30 grams of Bei Xin (běi xīn); 50 grams of Qiang Huo (qiāng huó); 50 grams of Dan Shen (dān shēn); 20 grams of Shi Chang Pu (shí chāng pǔ); 100 tablets of Indomethacin (25 mg); 200 tablets of Vitamin E (10 mg). 【Preparation】: Grind into a very fine powder, seal in a bottle, and keep in a moisture-proof environment; can be used as is or encapsulated for oral use, with each small bag weighing 5 grams. 【Dosage】: Take 5 grams with warm water after meals, three times a day, for a course of 15 days. 【Indications】: Cerebral arteriosclerosis, headaches, various types of migraines, vascular headaches, bone hyperplasia pain; costochondritis, shoulder periarthritis, cervical spondylitis; tendonitis, tenosynovitis, fibrous tissue inflammation, rheumatism, rheumatic and rheumatoid pain, low back and leg pain, biliary colic, and ureteral stone-induced colic, menstrual pain, pain from ulcers and carbuncles; pain from trauma and general postoperative pain. 【Caution】: Not suitable for pregnant women, women during menstruation, or children; discontinue use for those with severe gastric ulcers or serious allergies to medications. This formula combines TCM and Western medicine; those with reservations are advised against use. Please apply under the guidance of a physician.

Pain Relief Spray: 10 grams of Raw Aconite (shēng chuān wū), 10 grams of Raw Aconite (shēng chuān wū), 10 grams of Xixin (xì xīn), grind the first three herbs into powder, and add 16 grams of Borneol. Soak in 200 milliliters of medical alcohol for one week, shaking twice daily. After a week, filter the liquid and store it in a spray bottle for external use. This spray is used for pain relief from bone hyperplasia, feet, hands, waist, various types of arthritis pain, gout, etc. The medication acts quickly to relieve pain. (Caution: Highly toxic, do not ingest)

Scattering Needle Technique for Local Pain: Disinfect the affected skin and the physician’s fingers with 75% alcohol cotton balls. The physician uses the thumb, index, and middle fingers to hold a sterilized three-edged needle and quickly punctures the affected area, ensuring the needle tip is exposed by 0.1 inches. Control the depth of the needle insertion to about 0.1 inches to avoid deep puncturing due to the speed of insertion. Depending on the size of the lesion, puncture 10-20 times. After needling, apply cupping to the affected area for 5 minutes. Treat once every three days. Take precautions to prevent infection. This technique is used for treating local pain in the neck, shoulders, chest, back, and ribs, avoiding the risks associated with deep needling in these areas.

Trauma Wine (for external application) known as the Bandit’s Trauma Medicine: Prescription: 15 grams of Safflower (hóng huā), 15 grams of Angelica Sinensis (dāng guī), 20 grams of Sappan Wood (sù mù), 10 grams of Clove (dīng xiāng), 15 grams of Frankincense (rǔ xiāng), 15 grams of Myrrh (mò yào), 15 grams of Dipsacus (xù duàn), 10 grams of Panax notoginseng (tián qī), 10 grams of Cyperus (xiāng fù), 10 grams of Rehmannia (shēng dì), 15 grams of Dragon’s Blood (xuè jié), 15 grams of Cnidium (nián jiàn), 15 grams of Cinnamon Twig (guì zhī), 15 grams of Earthworm (tǔ biē chóng), 15 grams of Acanthopanax (wǔ jiā pí), 10 grams of Moutan Root (dān pí), 15 grams of Myrrh (mò yào), 15 grams of Raw Military (shēng jūn), (add a piece of cactus). Preparation: Soak in three jin of Sanhua wine.Usage: Lightly rub the medicinal wine on the affected area, avoiding excessive force. Remarkable efficacy.

Pain Relief Powder for Acupoint Therapy: Equal parts of Bai Zhi (bái zhǐ), San Qi (sān qī), Peach Kernel (táo rén), Safflower (hóng huā), Frankincense (rǔ xiāng), and Myrrh (mò yào) ground into powder. Moisten the powder with 50%-70% alcohol or white liquor, apply to the painful area and related acupoints, cover with plastic wrap to prevent evaporation of the medication, and change the dressing once the medication dries, maintaining moisture. A course lasts 5 days, with 1-2 courses and a 3-day interval between courses.

Topical Pain Relief Formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Special Formula for Sprains and Swelling Pain” Five Ingredients: Gardenia (zhī zǐ), Rhubarb (dà huáng), Forsythia (lián qiáo), Frankincense (rǔ xiāng), and Myrrh (mò yào), each 15 grams, ground into powder. For sprains and injuries within 24 hours, use vinegar to mix and apply externally, utilizing its astringent properties; vinegar can contract and absorb. After 24 hours, switch to white liquor, avoiding alcohol, to invigorate blood circulation and resolve bruising, preventing old injuries. Generally, the medication’s effect diminishes within eight hours, requiring a change.

Topical Pain Relief Formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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