Topicals toxicity etc

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Hi Susan

There are some US based manufacturers of Chinese herbal liniment that

specifically use ethyl alcohol instead of rubbing/isopropyl alcohol, with

the understanding that it is less toxic ie drying/irritating to the skin.

Something to ponder..... Personaly, I have'nt had enough long term

experience with the two variations to notice a difference. My personal

preferance would lean towards the stuff I can drink rather than the cheaper

form which can only be used topicaly.

Cheers!

 

 

Susan,

 

I personally never noticed any real detriment either, except perhaps for the

staining of the hands and fingers with Dit Da Jiao, and perhaps some

residual

herbal " fragrance " .

 

However, you may consider using a good moisturizer, as ethanol containing

formulas may cause drying and cracking of the skin with prolonged of

exposure, some individuals are more susceptible to this than others.

 

On the positive side, I took a seminar with several Tui Na expert

practitioners from China several years ago, and their comment to this

question was that the frequent use of " Die Da " formulas, when combined with

applying " Tui Na " manipulation/massage movements to pts. was effective in

preventing the development of arthritis in the hands of the practitioner as

one got older.

 

Don't know if that last one is true or not, probably depends a great deal on

the amount of strain, and repetitive stress that one puts on ones hands, but

it sure sounds good, and probably (hopefully) has an element of truth in it

considering the ingredients commonly incorporated in " hit medicine "

linaments

(as long as your not using formulas with unduly " toxic " ingredients).

 

All the best,

 

Bruce

 

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Greetings,

 

I was wondering if anyone who uses topical herbs for injuries (such as

yunnan

baio, dit dot jow, etc.) on patients, has noticed a benefit or detrement to

themselves as the topical herbs also absorb through the finger tips of the

practitioner. . . I don't typically use gloves and haven't noticed anything

myself, but if anyone has feedback, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

susan

 

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