About Zheng Gu Shui

Zheng Gu Shui is an analgesic lotion in the form of a spray that can provide temporary relief of minor pains and aches of the joints and muscles that have been caused by sprains, strains, arthritis or simple backache.

Zheng Gu Shui Ingredients

The two active compounds of the formula are:

(1) Camphor – It is widely used to reduce itching and relieve pain. However, it can also help treat hemorrhoids, cold sores, warts, fungal infections of the toenail, and osteoarthritis. It is proven that camphor can reduce swelling and pain by acting as a counterirritant and causing irritation while increasing local blood flow at the same time.

(2) Menthol – Menthol can be either inhaled, ingested, or applied topically to the skin and produce a cooling sensation. It can be used as part of an after-sun lotion to alleviate the hot and often painful feeling obtained after overexposure to the sun. It may also come in the form of cooling patches and be applied on the various parts of the body, such as the forehead to help relieve aches (i.e., headaches) or even to invigorate and uplift the mood.

Inactive Ingredients

• Bushy Knotweed – In traditional Chinese medicine, this ingredient contributes to the alleviation of swelling and pain experienced by people who have rheumatoid arthritis. It has also shown a measurable preventive effect against neural pathways- affecting neurodegenerative processes; thus, help prevent dementia and other cognitive disorders. It can also be used to counter cardiovascular complications, help reduce fat, lower blood pressure, and reduce gastrointestinal distress.
• Fragrant Angelica Root – It is used to treat a variety of disorders, including urinary tract infection, high fever, insomnia, asthma, heartburn, nerve pain, nausea, hormonal imbalances, arthritis, stress, and stomach issues, among others.
• Zedoary Rhizome – A compound used for inflammation, pain, indigestion, loss of appetite, spasms, fatigue, stress, anxiety, and colic.
• San-qi Ginseng Root – It helps with swelling or bruising, helps stop bleeding, improve movement in the muscles, and reduces muscle soreness caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and exercise.

Other ingredients: Water, alcohol, Moghania root, Camphor wood extract.

How to use

Apply some lotion to the affected area up to 4 times per day if you are an adult. The same applies to children that are, at least, two years old. For younger children, below 48 months old, it is NOT recommended to use the product unless your healthcare practitioner instructs otherwise.

Zheng Gu Shui can also be used by individuals that suffer from Plantar Fasciitis or achy feet caused by prolonged standing. In this case, apply using a cotton ball and let it dry completely before putting on shoes or socks to avoid staining.

To dispel blood stasis, invigorate the blood, and move qi in the channels, moisten a piece of flannel or gauze pad with the product until it is saturated (it should not be dripping). Then, apply to the affected area. In case of aching bones or ligaments, where the deep tissue has limited circulation, let the body absorb the product for 30-90 minutes. Just make sure you rest the affected area on an old cloth or towel as the liniment will stain. If you need to move around or go to work, you can cover the area (just loosely) with saran wrap – this will allow the compress to stay in place. However, it is suggested to limit movement when you have applied the cream.

Additional Notes:

• Do NOT use the product on damaged skin or open wounds.
• If excessive irritation develops, discontinue.
• Avoid contact with the eyes when using the lotion.
• Discontinue and speak with your healthcare practitioner if your condition worsens or if the symptoms insist for over seven days.
• Keep away from flame or fire as the product is flammable.
• Consult your physician if symptoms clear up and reappear after a few days or if redness appears, especially if you are using it on children under 12 years of age.
• If you are using the analgesic lotion for arthritis pain and the pain does not go away within 10 days, speak with your doctor.
• Seek immediate medical help or contact a Poison Control Center if the product is swallowed.
• These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

About the Manufacturer

Solstice Medicine Company is a leading distributor of top-quality Traditional Chinese Medicine in the US for nearly four decades. Every Chinese herbal product they deliver in the country has been hand-picked and carefully selected while meeting stringent GMP certification standards and undergoing strict quality controls to ensure they only supply the US healthcare market with trusted sources of Chinese herbal formulas of high efficacy.

Their head office and distribution center is based in California (Los Angeles), and their mission is to enable healthcare practitioners and patients alike meet the desired health outcomes. Among their top-rated formulas are skin-supporting Beanne Extra Pearl Cream, joint and muscle pain-alleviating Po Sum On Oil, and cardiovascular health-promoting San Qi Slice.