SOLSTICE MEDICINE COMPANY - Zheng Gu Shui External Analgesic Lotion, 3.4 Oz (PACK OF TWO)

My cousin recommended this analgesic lotion to me when I had sprained my ankle about a year and a half ago. I've been using this lotion ever since for various pains and aches. It did help at the time with my ankle that was quite badly damaged, and took more than 6 months for me to be able to walk on it again. But I preferred this lotion in combination with some arnica to anything else that was recommended to me at the time, like the NSAID medications that weren't really helping.I would definitely recommend this analgesic lotion. And, in fact, my partner and friends also use it now for various pains, after I recommended that they try it.For convenience, since the lotion is a liquid that evaporates quickly, I pour it into a spray bottle that I buy separately, and just spray and rub into the affected area. It's best to keep the affected area wrapped and warm. I don't recommend applying it and then just going out in the open air, as it will be counter effective. So, if you keep the painful areas well wrapped and warm, this should help a lot.If you have pain in an area that you can't reach, then of course you'll need someone to help you.

BUYERS BEWARE: I reordered this product from one of the vendors and got an inferior product called Superior Analgesic Liniment (this is a 3 star product in Amazon). I was so disappointed by this. This product is not returnable because it is considered flammable. What I did:Called Amazon: even though it is not returnable they refunded me. Bless them (10 stars for Amazon!!!)About the real Zheng Gu Shui: I love the real product itself. I sprained my foot a few days ago and got so swollen and painful that I could not walk. I iced for the first 2 days and I have been using Zheng Gu Shui this 4 times a day for the past 2 days. The pain and swelling has subsided and I am able to walk now (though very carefully). I highly recommend this product I am going back to my original vendor to reorder this.

This product helped reduce pain significantly for a deteriorated spine and previously broken hip.It also feels soothing going on because of the considerable cooling effect. Be aware that it will stain clothing, even after it dries for 10 minutes. A spray or two of fabric stain remover (for example, Shout) at least an hour before washing will take out most of it. My family is happy with this linament.

Love the product

First off, the shipping was amazingly fast. It came two weeks earlier than they said it would. Second, I have been taking up running, and my shins and feet were killing me. I heard about this tincture from a massage therapist, who swore it was the best. After several days in pain, I tried this tincture. I put a bit on a cotton ball, rubbed it into my shin, and a bit into my toes. When I woke up the next day, the pain was GONE! Like, 95% better than the day before. I can't believe how fast it worked! I took a shower to make sure it hadn't just made my nerves numb or something, and no. The pain was gone, and has been gone ever since.The only downsides are that it has a, let's just say, powerful smell. Very mentholated, very herbal. Not bad, just...powerful. Also make sure you SCRUB your hands after you use it. I used it, washed my hands, then made the mistake of touching my tongue. It was definitely still on my hands, and I had to go both scrub my fingers, and rinse my mouth out. But hey, if it came right off, it probably wouldn't be as effective.

I was introduced to Zheng Gu Shui (not sure how to pronounce) by an accupuncture doctor.His instructions were to apply it to painful areas (in my case, knees} and keep rubbing it in until the skin is dry. Sometimes I apply it twice to the same area; other times once.It actually provided relief and I have been using it for 4 years. It doesn't make me pain free, maybe 50% better, but nothing else (that I have tried) has worked as well.I respect that doctor.

I have used this multiple times on tendonitis in my feet and ankles due to over training and racing. First used at my chiropractor/ART it seemed to heal a very very bad case of tendonitis over night! I had been in sever pain for 3 days (couldnt put any weight on my left foot) and went to see my chiro. He put this on before an acupuncture session and the next day I felt NOTHING. I had had the same injury the winter before from a long run that left me in severe pain for over a month. I am a believer. I now use this as soon as inflammation is down (usually 24 hours after onset of pain) and it saves me from a long road to recovery. As an endurance athlete time is precious and anything that helps is worth its weight in gold. I also LOVE the price.

I've always been dubious because so many liniments fall short and the prices are ridiculous. This is fairly priced and works. Use it several times daily for best results. Discovered at acupuncturist. Buying here is 1/3 of price.