The Herbal Glossary

Prized along the ancient Silk Road, Safflower's vibrant crimson petals have been treasured for centuries as nature's answer to stubborn pain. Each delicate flower is hand-harvested at peak potency to deliver maximum therapeutic benefit.

The legendary 'king of aromatics' in Chinese medicine, Musk has been revered for millennia for its unparalleled ability to penetrate deep into tissues. Our formula uses sustainably-sourced synthetic musk that preserves the therapeutic essence.

Known as the 'miracle root' of Yunnan province, Notoginseng is the crown jewel of trauma medicine in TCM. This remarkable herb both stops bleeding and dissolves stagnation—a rare dual action that makes it indispensable for injury recovery.

Celebrated as the 'female ginseng,' Angelica root has nourished and healed for over two millennia. Its warm, aromatic essence gently moves blood while deeply nourishing tissues—the perfect balance of action and restoration.

This crystalline treasure delivers an instant cooling sensation that signals deep therapeutic action. Borneol acts as nature's delivery system, carrying other healing compounds through the skin barrier to reach pain at its source.

This ancient aromatic resin, traded along the Silk Road for millennia, possesses remarkable abilities to move blood and relax sinews. Its warm, penetrating nature makes it indispensable for treating traumatic injuries and chronic pain.

The legendary partner to frankincense, myrrh's bitter essence excels at breaking up stubborn blood stasis and reducing swelling. Together they form one of TCM's most powerful combinations for pain relief.

Known as the 'Qi within Blood' herb, Szechuan Lovage uniquely moves both Qi and Blood simultaneously. Its upward and outward dispersing nature makes it especially effective for headaches and upper body pain.

This powerful wind-dampness dispelling herb specializes in treating lower body pain. Its ability to penetrate deep into joints and sinews makes it invaluable for chronic arthritis and sciatica.

A powerful herb for unblocking channels and collaterals, Clematis Root is renowned for its ability to treat stubborn Bi syndrome and soften fish bones stuck in the throat—demonstrating its remarkable penetrating power.

True to its name meaning 'penetrate-bone herb,' this remarkable plant excels at driving therapeutic substances deep into bones and joints. It is essential for treating deep-seated pain that other herbs cannot reach.