Traditional Handmade Black Herbal Plaster Lao Hei Gao Topical Patch for Neck Back and Knee Comfort 13×16 cm

Traditional Handmade Black Herbal Plaster, known in Chinese folk practice as Lao Hei Gao (老黑膏), is a dark external-use patch made with a cotton backing and PU film layer. Rooted in traditional Chinese external herbal application, this type of plaster is traditionally associated with soothing stiff or tired areas of the neck, lower back, and knees. It is applied externally to clean skin and is not for internal use.

Key Selling Points

• Handmade traditional black herbal plaster in the classic Lao Hei Gao style
• Cotton-based patch with PU film cover for a secure external fit
• Generous 13 x 16 cm size suited to larger areas such as the lower back
• Traditionally applied to the neck, shoulders, waist, and knees
• External-use format with no self-heating function

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep black to dark brown in color with a dense, smooth paste-like texture on a flexible backing. The plaster carries the characteristic warm, resinous aroma of traditional herbal plasters and feels pliable when warmed by hand before application.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Apply externally to the neck and shoulder area after long hours at a desk
• Place on the lower back during periods of physical strain or fatigue
• Use on the knees before or after walking, hiking, or daily activity
• Apply to areas of muscle tightness as part of a traditional self-care routine

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese external herbal practice, black plasters of this style have long been applied to areas of the body that feel stiff, heavy, or tired, especially the cervical region, lumbar area, and knees. The paste is traditionally warmed slightly and affixed to clean skin, often used seasonally in colder months or after physical labor as part of folk self-care routines.

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