Dit Da Jow

Dit Da Jow or Bruise Hit Liniment is an herbal tincture used to improve circulation, release stagnation for quicker healing of bruising and is a great supplement to iron palm conditioning. There are almost as many Dit Da Jow recipes are there are martial arts styles. Each recipe different from the next, some improve all bruising and soreness others focus on the quick recovery of joints and ligaments. Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong's Dit Da Jow recipe comes from the late Great Grandmaster Lau Bun, a famous doctor in San Francisco's Chinatown.

Packets of the dry herbal ingredients are prepared by Grandmaster himself and can be brewed at home or bottles of brewed liniment can be purchased from the Plum Blossom International Federation Headquarters School in San Francisco. Each batch is soaked for over one year to fully release the medicinal qualities of the herbs before being bottled and packaged.

There are many ways to apply Dit Da Jow Liniment, most commonly a light amount is applied to a cotton pad which is then applied to the bruised or injured area. The liniment is then massaged into the affected area with small central circles that increase in size, spiraling outward. A cooling sensation will set upon the injured area as the pores open and the liniment absorbed. It is recommended that Dit Da Jow be applied up to three times daily for moderate to serious bruising.

For Iron Palm conditioning, wash the hands in Dit Da Jow followed by standing meditation. This can be done both before and after iron bag training to prevent injury and bruising.

Dit Da Jow must only be applied topically, and never ingested. If the skin becomes irritated, refrain from further application. It is also very important to wash hands that come into contact with the liniment before eating or touching the face.

Dit Da Jow is a very handy and useful remedy for bruising and everyday injuries. However, it is best that one fully researches or consults with a Chinese Herbalist, Acupuncturist, or Dit Da or Tit Da Doctor before usage.