Category Code Key:
T = Tissue damage from trauma, strains, tears,
contusions, and bruises
.
They tend to be very good at tissue repair and healing,
reducing pain and swelling.
B = Bleeding, external and internal, severe bruising.
Stop
bleeding powders can be packed into deep cuts. It can also be taken internally
for possible internal bleeding (seek medical attention). Internally it is
useful to control heavy menstrual bleeding. The red pill that is often packaged
with the formula is to be used when there is severe trauma with the possibility
of the patient going into shock. (Again, seek medical attention)
J
= Joint strain or sprain
This
is a variation on the Dit Da Jow formula that is specific for "white" tissue,
i.e. tendons and ligaments. Great for any joint pain, carpal tunnel, etc.
M
= Over-worked exhausted muscles, general after-workout soreness and pain.
These
are common muscles rubs with menthol and camphor. Good for general pain relief.
O
= Old (cold) injury aches and pains.
No
redness or swelling. Heat applied to the area feels good.
This is especially true of old
injuries that have been over iced, or controlled through over the counter
painkillers. These are formulas with Warm and hot herbs.
R
= Re-injured joints or other tissue.
No
redness to tissue, possible water or swelling around the joint, dull achy pain.
Most of
these are musk-based formulas; other camphor/menthol-based formulas can also do
well in these
situations.
A=
Abrasions, cuts, "mat burns" and open wounds
These
formulas are specifically made to use on broken tissue, and are specific in their ability
to heal tissue and stop bleeding. They are good on open cracked skin, cuts and abrasions,
as well as burns.
This chart is the partially reproduced original work published by
David Bock C.Ac. Dipl.Ac. Dipl.CH.
Wisconsin Certified Acupuncturist, NCCAOM National Board Certified in Acupuncture and
Chinese Herbology, author of the online column "The Practical Herbalist" aT
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