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If you are a martial artist, chances are that you have heard of dit da jow. Dit da jow is a traditional Chinese herbal liniment or tonic used externally to treat physical injury and trauma to the body. DDJ has been around since herbal medicine was in its infancy. Since then, formulas have become more targeted and you can now find jows that are specifically crafted for tendon/ligament injury, muscular injury, or even bone fractures.
In general, dit da jow is used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, promote healing, and strengthen the bones and soft tissue. The traditional liniment is made by steeping a combination of herbs, roots, and other ingredients in an alcohol base, creating a potent solution that is rubbed onto the affected area. It is applied topically to enhance blood circulation, relieve bruises, sprains, and other injuries, and aid in the recovery process.
Dit da jow preparation hasn't changed much over the centuries. A careful selection of herbs (and sometimes, animal parts) are soaked in an alcohol filled container for months, and sometimes years. Occasionally shaken, the liniment in the container increases in potency with time. Some jows will cure for years before being opened for use. The traditional method and application of dit da jow is still being used today, but we believe that there is room for improvement. In fact, Battle Balm was born out of our desire to modernize the age-old hit fall wine liniment.
It's important to understand that herbal medicine has come a long way. At Battle Balm, we believe in tradition, but we also believe in progress. With the advent of modern technology combined with the additional knowledge of scientific testing, dit da jow in the 21st century should be more refined, more potent, and more legendary than those jows before it. We encourage you to think about dit da jow in a different way with a new perspective. That is what we tried to do with Battle Balm. We encourage you to try Battle Balm today and see what the future of ancient dit da jow holds!
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