Tou Gu Herbal Relief Plaster Topical Patch for Back and Joint Comfort External Use

Tou Gu Plaster (透骨膏) is a traditional Chinese topical herbal paste supplied on a non-woven backing patch for external application. In TCM practice, Tou Gu (透骨草) is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting comfort in the back, lumbar area, and joints. This patch is applied to intact skin over the affected area and is intended for external use only.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Tou Gu herbal paste format for external topical application
• Non-woven fabric backing designed to hold the herbal paste against the skin
• Traditionally associated in TCM with soothing the back, lumbar region, and joints
• Suitable for private-label and OEM customization with printed logo
• Convenient patch form for targeted application on intact skin

Quality & Sensory

The patch typically features a soft non-woven fabric layer with an even layer of dark herbal paste. It typically carries the characteristic earthy, resinous aroma of traditional external-use herbal pastes and is applied directly to the skin without heating.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Apply to intact skin on the back or lumbar area for traditional topical comfort
• Use on joints such as shoulders, knees, or elbows as an external herbal patch
• Apply after physical activity or long periods of sitting as part of a traditional care routine
• Suitable for adults seeking traditional external herbal applications

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese external herbal practice, Tou Gu (透骨草) has long been used in plasters, pastes, and washes applied over the lower back, shoulders, and joints, traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and promoting local comfort. Such pastes were commonly applied to intact skin and paired with gentle warmth or massage in folk routines.

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