{"product_id":"pure-integrative-tendon-repair-lotion-2oz","title":"Pure Integrative Tendon \u0026 Repair Lotion - 2oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 10-herb Chinese formula for the old injuries that ache when the weather turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted herbal liniment built for chronic musculoskeletal complaints: old strains, lingering joint stiffness, and connective tissue that hasn't fully come back online. The formula leans on warming herbs that support local circulation and address what Chinese medicine reads as the cold-damp pattern behind long-standing aches. External use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports recovery from chronic tendon and ligament injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps ease stiffness and ache in old strains, joints, and overworked connective tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for pain that feels worse in cold or damp weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarms the area and supports local circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld sports injuries that linger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, or ankle aches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlantar fasciitis, Achilles soreness, tennis or golfer's elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiff joints that feel worse in cold or damp conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnective tissue that's been slow to recover after a long-ago injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen NOT to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula is for chronic, cold-pattern pain. If your situation looks like any of the below, reach for the Bruise \u0026amp; Recovery Liniment instead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh injuries in the first 24-48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything red, hot, swollen, or visibly inflamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute sprains and strains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acute formula is cooling. This one is warming. They're a matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle. Apply to the affected area and massage gently with firm, circular motions until absorbed. Use 1-2 times daily, more as needed. Wash your hands thoroughly after every application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the herbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sits in the Chinese herbal category of formulas that warm the channels, dispel wind-cold-damp, and move stuck blood. The category traditional Chinese medicine reaches for when pain has set in deep and won't quite clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two aconites (Cao wu, Chuan wu) are the powerhouse warming pain herbs in the TCM materia medica. Camphor (Zhang mu) penetrates the tissues. Pyrite (Zi ran tong) is the classical mineral medicine for knitting bone and sinew, used in TCM trauma medicine for centuries. Mo yao, Ru xiang, and Tao ren move stuck blood. Da huang adds a touch of cooling so the formula doesn't run too hot. Lu lu tong opens the channels so everything reaches where it needs to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a deeper dive, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/tendon-repair-lotion-herbs\"\u003eThe 10 herbs in our Tendon \u0026amp; Repair Lotion (and the aconite safety story)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol (solvent), Cao wu (wild aconite root, processed), Chuan wu (Sichuan aconite root, processed), Tao ren (peach kernel), Ma huang (ephedra), Zi ran tong (pyrite), Mo yao (myrrh resin), Ru xiang (frankincense resin), Da huang (Chinese rhubarb root), Lu lu tong (sweetgum fruit), Zhang mu (camphor wood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant cautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula contains aconite. It needs more care than a standard liniment. Please read before using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal use only. The base is alcohol. Do not ingest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply to broken skin, open wounds, or mucous membranes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply heat (heating pads, hot showers, sauna, hot tubs) to the area after using. Heat increases absorption of aconite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands thoroughly after every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep absolutely out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use during pregnancy or while nursing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsult your healthcare provider before using if you have cardiac arrhythmias, heart disease, or take cardiac medications (digoxin, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you take blood thinners (warfarin, regular aspirin therapy), talk to your provider before regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on areas with reduced sensation (peripheral neuropathy, post-surgical numbness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pain worsens or the area becomes red, hot, or swollen, stop using this and switch to the Bruise \u0026amp; Recovery Liniment, the cooling counterpart designed for acute inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscontinue immediately if you notice numbness, tingling, palpitations, dizziness, or any unusual reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're under the care of a licensed acupuncturist or integrative provider, loop them in before starting regular use. This is a clinical-grade formula, and your provider can tell you whether it fits your pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chronic warming formula works hand in hand with its acute cooling counterpart. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-integrative-bruise-recovery-liniment\"\u003eBruise \u0026amp; Recovery Liniment\u003c\/a\u003e is what you reach for when something is fresh, hot, or swollen. Get both together with 15% off in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/athletic-recovery-duo-bundle\"\u003eAthletic Recovery Duo Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Bruise \u0026amp; Recovery Liniment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are topical liniments, but they're built for opposite patterns of pain. The Bruise \u0026amp; Recovery Liniment is cooling, formulated for acute injuries with heat, redness, and swelling (fresh bruises, sprains, post-workout soreness). The Tendon \u0026amp; Repair Lotion is warming, formulated for chronic pain that feels worse in cold or damp weather (old injuries, tendinopathy, stiff joints, arthritis). If your situation involves recent swelling or active inflammation, start with the Bruise \u0026amp; Recovery first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with my blood pressure, heart, or blood thinner medications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to your healthcare provider before regular use if you take cardiac medications (digoxin, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics) or blood thinners (warfarin, daily aspirin). The aconite alkaloids in this formula can theoretically interact with cardiac conduction, and the blood-moving herbs (Mo yao, Ru xiang, Tao ren) can theoretically affect clotting. Topical absorption from a small application area is low, but conservative caution is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I feel something working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor chronic stiffness, most people notice a warming, looser sensation within 10-20 minutes of application. For meaningful change in a long-standing tendinopathy or joint issue, expect 3-6 weeks of consistent twice-daily use, paired with whatever stretching or rehab work your provider has you doing. This is a support, not a cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain or leave residue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Bruise \u0026amp; Recovery Liniment, this can leave faint yellow-orange marks on light fabric. Let it fully absorb before getting dressed. The residue is light and the scent is warm and woody (camphor and frankincense are the dominant notes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use heat on the area at all, ever?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot within 4-6 hours of applying this. Heat increases skin absorption of aconite, which is the safety concern. Wait at least 4-6 hours before using a heating pad, hot shower, sauna, or hot tub on the treated area. Once the lotion has fully absorbed and that window has passed, heat is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy aconite? Isn't that poisonous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw aconite (Cao wu and Chuan wu in their unprocessed form) is one of the more toxic plants in the materia medica, and it deserves the cautionary reputation it has. Properly processed aconite, which is what's in this formula, goes through a centuries-old preparation that dramatically reduces alkaloid toxicity while keeping the warming, pain-relieving properties intact. In TCM clinical practice, processed aconite is a staple of formulas for chronic, deep, cold pain and has been for thousands of years. Topical use, on intact skin, in a small application area, with the cautions on this page followed, is the safest end of the safety profile. The warnings on this page exist to keep you firmly on that safe side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this safe to use long-term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ongoing chronic conditions, intermittent use (a few weeks on, a few weeks off) is more typical than continuous daily use indefinitely. If you find yourself using it daily for more than 4-6 weeks, check in with a licensed acupuncturist or integrative provider who can assess whether your pattern is still appropriate for this formula. Long-standing chronic pain often shifts categories over time (cold-pattern can become heat-pattern with enough warming), and the right formula shifts with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 fl oz (60 ml) | \u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Integrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bensky D, Clavey S, Stöger E. \u003cem\u003eChinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd ed. Eastland Press, 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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