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Kevin O'Neil, the acupuncturist/herbalist founder of Ancient Way, has studied many forms of martial arts (Preying Mantis in Taiwan, Tai Chi in China, Hung Fut in Victoria, BC, and Jeet Kune Do in Portland, to name some) and appreciates the dedication and commitment to tradition many martial artists have. Therefore, we are proud to offer you the same high-quality, non-fumigated herbs and powerful pure extracts we use in our clinic. Properly dried, cleaned, stored and handled all the way from China to Southern Oregon to you, our herbs and extracts are ideal for home pharmacy, resale in retail herb stores, and for custom manufacturing.

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Common Martial Arts Herbs and Formluas

The following formulas are among the most common treatment and training formulas used in the martial arts. Many are for the treatment of trauma: muscle tears, strains and sprains, bruising, internal bleeding, etc. If you have an injury and there is any question as to the potential severity of it, it is best to seek professional evaluation and treatment. That being said, I have found these formulas to offer accelerated healing from many traumas which Western medicine does nothing for other than prescribe time.

Ancient Way Super Dit Da Jow 2 oz. bottle
Price: $12
Dit Da Jow "Iron Palm" Formula

Finally! After many requests from people who don't have the time, expertise, or equipment to make their own Jow, we have aged our Jow formula in the dark for months and then used our stainless steel press to extract a Jow of a purity and potency we are proud to share with you. This 2 oz. cobalt blue glass bottle has a non-clogging treatment pump and lid for spill-free use.

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Dit Da Jow "Iron Palm" Formula Dry Herbs for 1 Gallon
Price: $30
Dit Da Jow "Iron Palm" Formula

This is a compliation of many Jow formulas with the endangered species and toxic heavy metals taken out. It is a good general purpose Jow for Iron Palm, bruise healing, pain reducing, and circulation enhancing. Instructions are posted for 2 ways of making 1 gallon of the Jow.

For making approximately 1 gallon

Fu Zi--30 gm (1 oz. is 28 gm. For convenience, we say 30 gm)
Ban Xia--30 gm
Di Gu Pi--60 gm
Bai Bu--60 gm
Long Gu--30 gm (optional--this is heat-treated cow bone (dragon bone))
Tian Nan Xing--30 gm
Hong Hua--30 gm
She Chuang Zi--30 gm
Chuan Xiong--30 gm
San Qi--15 gm
Xue Jie--30 gm
Ru Xiang--30 gm
Mo Yao--30 gm
Ding Xiang--30 gm
Dang Gui--30 gm
Da Huang--15 gm
Add separately after cooking:
Camphor/Borneol Crystals--15 gm
Menthol Crystals--15 gm

The total cost for the herbs listed above is $30.

The simple quick method for making this is to bring the herbs to a rolling boil in 1/2 gallon of water, simmer for 30 minutes (covered), cool, add 1/2 gallon of 95% alcohol (Everclear, grain alcohol) into a large glass jar with the herbs (or split it into 2-4 smaller glass containers), shake, and leave it on a dark shelf (or bury it in the earth) for as long as you're willing--from 1 week to 2 months. Then strain, squeeze, and bottle for use.


The slower method:
Put the herbs, preferrably powdered, into 1-4 different glass containers (we like quart glass jars) and cover with a 30-50% alcohol (vodka, Everclear/water mix, distilled rice wine, or sake/vodka/grain alcohol mix). Put it on a dark shelf or bury it, leave it for 6-12 months. Strain off the alcohol and press the herbs in a muslin bag or pillowcase to get all of the liquid possible out, then bottle the Jow for use.

These are only 2 of many possibilities for preparing Jow. If you have a favorite method or recipe you'd like to share, please send it in and I'll post it for other interested martial artists.

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Herbs and Formulas to Stop Bleeding

Formulas

Shao Lin Wan Nang Zhi Xue San

(Shaolin 10,000 Abilities to Stop Bleeding Powder)

This useful powder can be externally sprinkled on to open wounds to stop bleeding. A spoonful (1-3 gm) can also be mixed with warm rice wine and taken internally to stop internal bleeding and bruising. The formula given below is just over 250 gm (over 1/2 lb) which is well over 80 doses. For external use powders, the ground herbs must be sifted through a particularly fine mesh. Ancient Way has a special 120 count herb sifter from Taiwan for making such powders. It's a labor intensive process and much fibrous material is sifted out. Often 1 lb. of bulk herbs will only make 1/2 lb. of fine powder. When we make powders like this, it's not economical to make a smaller amount than listed below.

Shao Lin Wan Nang Zhi Xue San

Shaolin 10,000 Abilities to Stop Bleeding Powder
PINYIN NAME ENGLISH/LATIN NAME GRAMS
Ma Bo Lassiosphera
30
Sheng Di Huang Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 30
Bai Ji Bletilla 30
Jin Yin Hua Lonicera flower buds 30
Xue Yu Tan (optional) Charred Human Hair 15
Da Huang Rhubarb root 9
Zhi Zi Gardenia fruit 9
Huang Bai Phellodendron 9
Huang Lian Coptis root 9
Er Cha Catechu paste 15
Ru Xiang Frankincense (vinegar-dipped) 12
Mo Yao Myrrh 12
Xue Jie Dragon's Blood resin 10
Zi Ran Tong Pyrite (vinegar-dipped) 15
She Xiang (not recommended) Deer Musk (expensive $70+/gm, rare, possibly illegal) 3
Bing Pian Camphor crystals (Cinnamomum camphorum) 3
Substitutes recommended:
San Qi/Tian Qi Notoginseng/Pseudoginseng (substitute for Xue Yu Tan) 6
Ding Xiang Cloves (substitute for She Xiang) 6

Shao Lin Wan Nang Zhi Xue San
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Shi Zhu Xue Tang (Treat Prolonged Bleeding Decoction)

Pinyin Name English/Latin Name Grams
Dang Gui Angelica sinensis 18
Bai Shao White Peony root 9
E Jiao Donkey hide gelatin 12
Bai Ji Bletilla rhizome 9
Hong Hua Carthamus flower/Safflower 3
Jie Geng Platycodon 6
Zhi Ke Immature bitter orange 6
San Qi/Tian Qi Pseudoginseng/Notoginseng 3
Sheng Di Huang Rehmannia glutinosa (fresh) 30
Jing Jie (Chao) Schizonepeta (charred) 12
Bai Shuang Fumaria 9
Zhi Gan Cao Honey-baked licorice 9


Shi Chuan Xiu Xue Tang (General Purpose Stop Blood Formula)

Pinyin Name English/Latin Name Grams
Dang Gui Angelic sinensis 15
Chuan Xiong Cnidium/Ligusticum 9
Hong Hua Carthamus flower/Safflower 9
Chen Pi Aged citrus peel 9
Mu Xiang Saussaurea 4.5
Zhi Ke Immature bitter orange 6
Tao Ren Peach kernel 9
Mu Tong Akebia 6
Ru Xiang Frankincense (vinegar-dipped) 6
Mo Yao Myrrh 4.5
Gan Cao Licorice root 6


Patent Formula to Stop Bleeding:

Yun Nan Bai Yao 4gm vial

Single Herbs Commonly Used to Stop Bleeding

Tian Qi/San Qi /Notoginseng (Tian Chi Ginseng)

Tian Qi (sliced)/gm

Tian Qi Powder (Tian Qi San)/gm


Zi Su Ye/Purple Perilla Leaf

 Zi Su Ye/gm

Formulas Which Heal Broken Bones

After they've received proper medical attention, of course!

Gu Zhe Tang
Bone Break Decoction

Pinyin Name English/Latin Name Grams
Xu Duan Dipsacus 6
Shu Di Huang Prepared rehmannia 3
Dang Gui Angelica sinensis 3
Niu Xi Achyranthes 3
Wu Jia Pi Acanthopanacis 3
Shan Zhu Yu Cornus berry 3
Du Zhong Eucommia bark 3
Bai Shao Yao White Peony 3
Fu Ling Poria (fungus) 3
Qing Pi Blue-green citrus peel 3

Zheng Gu Wan
Correct Bone Pill

Pinyin Name English/Latin Name Grams
Sheng Di Huang Fresh rehmannia root 6
Bai Shao Yao White Peony 6
Mu Dan Pi Moutan 3
Hong Hua Carthamus/Safflower 3
Da Huang Rhubarb root 3
Gou Gu (substutute recommended) Dog Bone 3
Subtitutions recommended:
Long Gu Dragon bone (cow bone) 3

This formula is traditionally only taken for 9 days. The ingredients are powdered and made into pills with honey. This formula will make enough pills for 3 gm of herbs to be taken a day (honey will add more mass, so don't weigh the final pills for a proper dose). For larger or more robust people, this could safely be increased to 6 or 9 gm/day, though the Da Huang/Rhubarb will induce diarrhea if the dose is large enough.

Jie Gu Tang
Connect Bone Decoction

Pinyin Name English/Latin Name Grams
Dang Gui Angelica sinensis 9
Hong Hua Carthamus/Safflower 9
Tao Ren Peach kernel 9
Da Huang Rhubarb root 9
Ye Ju Hua Wild chrysanthemum 30
Mu Dan Pi Moutan cortex 12
Yang Ti (optional) Goat hooves 9
Tu Bie Chong (optional) Wingless cockroach 6
Zi Ran Tong Pyrite 4.5
Gan Cao Licorice root 6
Substitutions:
Goat mineral whey (For Goat Hooves) 9
Long Gu Dragon/Cow Bone (for Goat Hooves) 6
E Jiao Donkey hide glue (for Goat Hooves) 9
San Qi/Tian Qi Pseudoginseng (for cockroaches) 6

Please feel free to let us know to leave out any particular groups of herbs--animal, insect, dairy, etc.

Common Patents for Broken Bones:

Jin Gu Die Shang Wan

The Great Mender Teapills

200 Pills (Plum Flower Brand)

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