Dit Da Jow Recipe | Wellness Mama

Final 12 months, our entire household began taking Jujutsu. All of us take pleasure in it, however the rolls, throws and climbing elements positively come extra simply to the youngsters! Any exercise that includes wood swords and rolling will inevitably create some bumps and bruises alongside the way in which.

After one class that left us significantly sore, the Sensei (trainer) shared a standard natural treatment that has been utilized in Asian international locations for ache reduction and speedy therapeutic for years. It’s referred to as Dit Da Jow (actually translated “hit wine drugs”) and is basically an natural tincture that’s full of therapeutic herbs. In accordance with this text:

Dit Da Jow is an analgesic liniment historically most well-liked by martial artists. Typically a martial arts grasp blends his distinctive combination of many fragrant herbs reminiscent of myrrh and ginseng, that are mixed to stimulate circulation, cut back ache and swelling, and enhance therapeutic of accidents and wounds. The custom turned referred to as “hit drugs”. Many individuals have additionally discovered this form of liquid analgesic to be helpful for decreasing the aching of muscular tissues, and arthritis and rheumatism discomfort.

I researched conventional Dit Da Jow recipes and whereas it was onerous to seek out lots of them (most are thought of secret household recipes), I lastly discovered a combination that works very well for us. I used herbs that may be discovered within the US, so this wouldn’t be thought of true Dit Da Jow, however it has been very efficient for our bumps and bruises. It additionally helps velocity restoration of non-martial arts associated accidents so we preserve it available. Retailer purchased Dit Da Jow is out there, although I haven’t tried it to know whether it is as efficient.

As with all herbs, nutritional vitamins or medicine, seek the advice of with a health care provider earlier than utilizing, particularly if you’re pregnant or nursing. This recipe is for exterior use solely. Any high quality sourced natural/wild-crafted herbs will work. It isn’t cheap to make however it is extremely efficient. I’ve seen it eliminate bruises and ache in a single day.

Elements

Directions

1. Place all the herbs in a glass mason jar (at the least 16 ounces).
2. Pour boiling water to only dampen all the herbs. (This step is non-obligatory however helps to attract out the useful properties of the herbs)
3. Fill the remainder of the jar (or the whole jar if not utilizing sizzling water too) with alcohol (drinkable, at the least 80 proof) and stir with a clear spoon.
4. Put the lid on the jar. Retailer the jar in a cool/dry place, shaking every day, for at the least three weeks and as much as six months. (I normally depart herbs for six weeks)
5. Pressure by cheesecloth and compost the herbs. Retailer the tincture in coloured dropper bottles or clear glass jars.
6. Use on pores and skin as wanted to assist with bruises, sore muscular tissues and ache. Don’t use on minimize or damaged pores and skin.

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