Evil Bone Water, or Zheng Xie Gu Shui, is an herbal liniment made with Chinese herbs to relieve pain and inflammation. It was created by Dr. Mark Brinson, an acupuncturist and herbalist from Georgia. Based on a 500 year old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recipe initially intended to heal broken bones, his Evil Bone Water is made with the highest quality Empirical Chinese herbs for optimal healing. Evil Bone Water is known for its analgesic properties, as well as for soothing inflammation. This recipe is rooted in the martial arts tradition of China and is used to treat bumps and bruises from the practice, meaning Evil Bone Water is great for athletes to use to heal injuries.
Common Treatments
Sports and accidental injuries
Sprains
Muscle cramps
Insect bites
Tick repellant
Broken bones
Bruises
Inflammation
Carpal Tunnel
Arthritis
Mild topical anesthetic
Stop bleeding
Prevents Facial Staph
Antiviral and Antifungal
How to Use
Lightly moisten a cotton ball or gauze, or spray directly on the affected area if you have a spray nozzle.
You should experience relief fairly quickly and a numbing effect for around 45 minutes. Repeat 2-4x a day.
Do not apply to open wounds.
For topical use only. Do NOT ingest.
EBW changes skin permeability, meaning that it quickly penetrates the skinand also draws other things in with it. If you are using anything else topically, like essential oils, they will permeate the skin faster if used with EBW.
EBW can be used on the entire body or in foot baths, and again will enhance absorption of anything else used in the bath. If using a muscle soak formulated with magnesium and essential oils, the healing properties of the ingredients will reach the muscles faster when paired with EBW.
Bathe dogs in a bath with a small amount of EBW to repel ticks and soothe skin irritation.
Super Ingredients and their Benefits
San Qi (Notoginseng, Pseudoginseng): stops bleeding, reduces swelling, relieves pain.
Gui Pi (Cinnamon Bark): relaxes the muscles, promotes circulation, and warms channels.
E Zhu (Zedoary Rhizome, Rhizoma Curcumae): promotes the circulation of qi and blood, alleviates pain.
Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma): anti-inflammatory, decreases swelling, alleviates pain.
Hu Zhang (Knotweed Rhizome): invigorates blood and stops pain.
Bai Nui Dan (Inula Cappa DC): reduces joint pain, dispels wind, reduces dampness.
Qian Jin Ba (Philippine Flemingia Root): strengthens connective tissue, decreases inflammation, relieves arthritis and bone pain.
Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root, Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis): decreases inflammation, reduces swelling.
Zhang Nao (Camphor): topical analgesic, helps improve circulation.
Bo He Nao (Menthol): topical analgesic, cooling, heat clearing, and allows other herbs to permeate the skin.
Limitations and Contraindications
Since EBW is a topical analgesic, it works best for treating more surface level injuries or ailments than deep internal injuries or ailments.
EBW is considered broad-spectrum, but if you use it repeatedly enough and notice little effect, it might not be the proper treatment.
Do not use over sacrum or abdomen while pregnant.
Do not wrap in plastic and use as a compress
Is safe for use on children, but watch for irritation. Can be used on the face with care.
Resources
Brinson, Mark. “Evil Bone Water”. Retrieved from http://podcast.tcmstudy.net/podcast/evil-bone-water.
Budiash, Elyse. “Evil Bone Water—Chinese Herbal Liniment Magic for Pain Relief”. Retrieved from https://www.cherryblossomhealingarts.com/chronic-and-acute-pain/evil-bone-water.
“Evil Bone Water”. Retrieved from ttps://www.evilbonewater.com/.
“Evil Bone Water (Zheng Gu Shui) FAQ”. Retrieved from https://valleyhealthclinic.clarkfivedesign.opalstacked.com/evil-bone-water-zheng-gu-shui-faq/.
“Pain Relief: Evil Bone Water”. Retrieved from https://theacupuncturistni.com/pain-relief/evil-bone-water.
“Stop Pain With Evil Bone Water”. Retrieved from https://optimal-movement.com/evil-bone-water/.