What you will learn
Traditional therapeutic uses
Main indications:
Muscle aches
- Kwan Loong oil relieves muscle pain associated with overwork, back pain, arthritis and any musculoskeletal problem. By improving the circulation of Energy and Blood, it allows the muscles to relax and decreases the inflammation of the joints and tendons. It relieves pain and helps the healing process.
Migraines and headaches
- This oil is also used to relieve migraines and headaches, mild to moderate intensity.
Cough
- When applied to the chest and back, it helps clear the airways and relieve coughs.
Dosage
For external use only
Apply to the area to be treated. Repeat, if necessary, 3 to 4 times a day.
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There are two main categories of products for external application against musculoskeletal pain: those whose main therapeutic action is to relieve pain and those whose main therapeutic action is to accelerate the healing process. Kwan Loong oil falls into the first category. Its high concentration of active ingredients increases its effectiveness in relieving pain. This oil is much appreciated and sought after.
Kwan Loong oil gives off a pleasant smell, a mixture of forest tea, menthol and eucalyptus. The scent of this oil gives off breathing voices and disinfects the air.
The methyl salicylate contained in Kwan Loong oil was originally extracted from wild tea. This product is toxic if ingested. It should also be avoided to apply it on a large area of skin, more than three to four times a day and for an extended period.
Research
Eleven topical herbal preparations, commonly used in Hong Kong, were tested for the risk of skin irritation. Kwan Loong oil caused no irritation. With the exception of Hung Far oil, all of the products tested have been found to be safe when applied without a bandage.1
Cons-indications
- Contraindicated for children under 2 years of age.
- Contraindicated if you have allergies to salicylates (Aspirin for example) or if you take anticoagulant drugs (Warfarin for example).
- There is a danger of skin reactions if an external heat source is added, such as a heating pad, or if covered with a bandage.
- Do not apply to mucous membranes, eyes and irritated skin.
- Stop application in case of inflammation, itching or burning.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Composition
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Name in pine yin |
Pharmaceutical name |
Therapeutic actions |
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Dong Qing Yu |
Methyl salicylate (wintergreen essence) |
Moves Energy and Blood, stops pain |
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Bo he bing |
Mentholum (mint essence) |
Moves Energy and Blood, stops pain, helps breathing voices |
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Anye Nao |
Eucalypti oleum (eucalyptus essence) |
Moves Energy and Blood, stops pain, expectorant |
On the shelves
Health Canada has assigned a Drug Identification Number (DIN) to the following product, which certifies that it is free of contaminants, that it does not contain synthetic drugs, and that the Traditional Chinese Pharmacopoeia recognizes its effectiveness for the uses described here. According to Health Canada, this product has been discontinued since October 31, 2007.
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Available in Chinese herbalists, several stores of natural health products as well as distributors of acupuncture equipment and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Research and writing: Arlette Rouleau, Ac., OAQ and Pierre Lefrançois |
ReferencesBensky Dan and Barolet Randall, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Formulas & Strategies, Seattle, Eastland Press, 1990. 1. Lee TY, Lam TH. Patch testing of 11 common herbal topical medicaments in Hong Kong. : Contact Dermatitis 1990 Mar; 22 (3): 137-40 |
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