Traditional Black Herbal Plaster Patch Cotton Non-Woven Body Application

Traditional Black Herbal Plaster (Lao Hei Gao, 老黑膏) is a cotton and non-woven external patch traditionally used in TCM for warming and soothing the neck, shoulders, lower back, and joints. In TCM theory, black plasters are associated with warming the channels, dispersing cold, and supporting local circulation. This self-heating patch uses far-infrared warming and is intended for external application only.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional black herbal plaster in a cotton and non-woven cloth format
• Self-heating design with far-infrared warming for external application
• 14 x 14 cm patch with a 10.5 cm medicated core
• Suitable for neck, shoulders, lower back, and joint areas
• General-purpose body application for traditional warming support

Quality & Sensory

The patch typically has a dark black herbal paste layer on a soft cotton and non-woven cloth backing. It is flexible and adheres to the skin, with a mild herbal aroma. Upon application, it typically provides a gentle warming sensation. This is an external-use product and is not intended for tasting or drinking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External application to the neck and shoulder area
• External application to the lower back
• External application to joints
• General body application for traditional warming support

Traditional Uses

In TCM folk practice, black herbal plasters are traditionally applied externally to warm local areas, disperse cold, and support circulation around the neck, shoulders, lower back, and joints. They are commonly used during seasonal changes or after physical strain. The warming effect is traditionally associated with soothing discomfort and supporting free movement.

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