How Do I Store My White Dragon Iron Palm Dit Da Jow?

Dit da jow is an external liniment used in "hit medicine," which is traditional Chinese medicine developed for the needs of martial artists. The term covers several different ancient herbal formulas used to treat injuries such as bruises and muscle soreness, to strengthen muscles during training and to treat long-term problems resulting from martial arts injuries including arthritis and edema. Iron palm training is a set of exercises used to strengthen the hands. Iron palm dit da jow is rubbed on the hands before and after iron palm exercises to strengthen the muscles and tendons, and to improve circulation.

Things You'll Need

  • Glass container
  • Cool dark storage area
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Instructions

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      Store dit da jow in a glass container, according to Josh Walker, founder of Plum Dragon Herbs. He says this applies to any kind of dit da jow, not just White Dragon brand.

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      Store the dit da jow at room temperature -- around 70 F -- away from sunlight.

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      Mark the date you purchased the dit da jow on the bottle. Generally the shelf life of dit da jow is indefinite; it can be kept for years if stored properly because it is made with alcohol. However, if exposed to excessive heat or sunlight, the ingredients may degrade. If the dit da jow develops a musty odor or changes color significantly, discard it and purchase or make another batch.