This is a popular remedy (known as Die Da Wan in Mandarin, or Tien Ta Wan in Cantonese) to help the body heal and recover after injuries (and is especially popular with martial arts athletes), and is a must for a Traditional Chinese Medicine first-aid kit. This high-quality formula promotes the healing of bruises, sprains, fractured/broken bones, and wounds, and improves the circulatory and nervous systems.
This is from the oldest and best-known purveyor of Die Da Wan, a company founded by legendary Hong Kong bone-setter, Lung Choy Shun (also spelled Leung Choi Shung) over 150 years ago.
Formulated with herbs and resins historically used for bruising, swelling, soreness, and recovery after falls, sprains, and other physical injuries, it is presented in the classic large-pill format and sealed in wax to stay fresh for years without preservatives. One of its main ingredient is San Qi, also known as Panax pseudoginseng or notoginseng, an herb well-known for its ability to heal cuts and hemorrhaging--an in vivo study showed San Qi can heal wounds 1.5 times faster, and animal studies show it supports accelerated healing, angiogenesis, and reduced scar formation. Separate work on anterior-cruciate-ligament fibroblasts found increased cell migration and proliferation, with greater production of collagen and fibronectin, materials required for connective-tissue repair.
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 100 small surgical wounds, topical Dragon’s Blood resin produced about 78% healing by day 7, compared with 44% with placebo. In animal and cell studies, Dang Gui (Angelica) polysaccharides increased stem-cell proliferation.
Together, the ingredients reflect a traditional strategy of promoting circulation, addressing blood stasis, easing swelling and discomfort, and supporting tissue recovery after injury. San Qi, Hong Hua, Pu Huang, and Xue Jie are especially associated with traumatic injury and bruising, while Ru Xiang and Mo Yao are classic resinous medicinals used for pain and swelling. Dang Gui and Chi Shao further support circulation and recovery.
The medicine comes inside a wax-sealed ball that must be cut open. To take, slice herbal medicine into tiny pieces and roll into balls. Swallow with warm water. You can also chew into the ball directly, although the herbs can be quite bitter so most will find the first method easier. (This formula can also be used externally by dissolving in 2-3 oz of vodka over 1 or 2 days and applying directly to the injury.)
For injuries, take 1 ball a day (half in the morning, half in the evening), ideally for 3 continuous days. For minor injuries, take 1/2 a ball a day.
Ingredients:
Notoginseng root (San Qi)
Honey (Feng Mi)
Dong Quai root (Dang Gui)
Cattail Pollen (Pu Guang)
Safflower Flower (Hong Hua)
Dragons Blood herbal resin (Xue Jie)
Chinese Peony root and bark (Chi Shao)
Myrrh gum resin (Mo Yao)
Frankincense gum resin (Ru Xiang)
Do not take if you are on Warfarin or blood thinners.
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