Sinew Penetrating Soak-Compress #13

Spring Wind's herbal soak-compresses are formulas ground to a coarse powder and sewn into reusable cloth pouches. They are steamed or soaked in hot water before application, allowing therapeutic heat and the penetrating properties of the herbal agents to work deep into the soft tissues.

Sinew Penetrating Soak-Compress #13 is a dedicated formula for chronic and enduring soft tissue pain in the muscles and tendons. It is specifically designed for third-stage sinew damage - the stage of old, established injury characterized by persistent pain, chronic stiffness, and deep-seated cold and wind in the sinew layer.

Clinical Applications

This formula is indicated for third-stage sinew damage with enduring pain primarily located in the muscles and tendons rather than the joints. It is a broadly applicable general formula for this stage of injury and is appropriate for conditions where wind and cold have lodged in the sinew layer, producing persistent aching and pain. The use of jing jie (Schizonepeta) and fang feng (Saposhnikovia) gives this formula its characteristic wind-dispelling and cold-coursing action, making it especially well suited to conditions that worsen in cold or windy weather or that have a lingering quality following an initial acute injury.

TCM Actions

Dispels wind and cold, courses wind in the sinew layer, relieves pain, moves blood in the muscles and tendons, addresses third-stage sinew damage.

Application

Steam or soak the pouched formula in hot water and apply to the affected area while warm. Maintain heat with a heating pad or towel wrap. Reuse the same pouch for multiple treatments. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin.

For professional and educational use. These descriptions are based on the uses and functions of the ingredients within the traditional Chinese medical system. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For external use only.