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Welcome to the PlumDragon Herbs Frequently Asked Questions on Dit Da jow!
Q: WHAT IS DIT DA JOW?
Dit da jow is a category of specialized herbal liniments applied to the skin to heal traumatic injury, including bruises, sprains/strains, aches and pains, blunt force trauma, DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), fractures, etc etc. Dit da jow, meaning "fall hit wine", is produced in its most simple form, by steeping herbs in an alcohol solvent for several months. Dit da jow is available in hundreds of recipes, each varying in strength, herbal composition, and specific use. While differences between each recipe exist, the general focus of dit da jow is to:
- Decrease Pain, Swelling, Muscle Spasm
- Increase Blood Flow, Healing Response
- Stop Internal Bleeding, Remove Blood Stasis
- Heal, Strengthen Tissue, Muscle, Bone
Q: WHO USES DIT DA JOW?
Dit da jow is the creation of the Chinese; formulas within martial arts schools were used to treat injuries and handed down to long-time students. Today dit da jow
is widely used by serious Kung Fu practitioners, in iron palm, iron body/vest, makiwara, and other types of conditioning programs, as well as Filipino Kali/Escrima training, Muay Thai,
and internal training regimens such as Tai Chi and Xing Yi. Dit da jow is also becoming more prevalent in MMA settings and PlumDragon Herbs is pleased to say that we are significantly
involved in that effort. Modern sports medicine uses dit da jow herbal liniments for sports and everyday injury. We have many wholesale customers that are wellness centers, acupuncturists, chiropractors, fitness and martial arts gyms/schools, Yoga centers, and even barefoot running clubs.
Q: WHAT IS DIT DA WAN
Dit da wan is the internal counterpart to dit da jow. Wan, meaning pill, generally has the same function as dit da jow, but uses some different herbs, and removes anything that may be toxic to the body when ingested. Dit da wan also sometimes has the distinction of being used for injuries that may have produced broken skin or bleeding, where dit da jow should be kept away from any cuts or scrapes. Dit da wan, such as our Great Mender Dit Da Wan is used to treat the body from the inside out, while dit da jow works to treat the body from the outside in. Using dit da wan in conjunction with dit da jow can be a great way to more rapidly heal moderate or serious injuries.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIT DA JOW AND IRON HIT WINE
There seems to be some misunderstanding between jow("wine") that is used for injury versus jow that is used for conditioning such as iron palm. While it is important to note that an injury jow
is NOT suitable for iron palm training, the distinction need not be a big deal: As mentioned above, dit da jow, in our eyes, is a category of liniments generally used for the healing and treatment of injury. To that end, an iron palm jow has additional functions over an injury jow (Such as unblocking circulating channels and more thoroughly strengthening bone) but is also ultimately used to allow the body to AVOID injury. For this reason, we prefer to classify iron palm jows in the broader category of "dit da jow" and distinguish between the 2 by simply stating, "Iron Palm dit da jow", rather than simply, "dt da jow".
With that said, there are many liniments on the open market that are advertised as "iron hit wine", or "iron palm dit da jow"; many are NOT suitable for iron palm training. This may arise from several factors, one being that the Chinese characters for iron and fall sound similar (dit vs. tieh). Unfortunately, there are also a number of dubious reasons that this discrepancy exists, namely that people want to advertise injury jow as iron palm jow but do not acually have a real iron palm recipe, or they simpyl may not really understand the jobs of iron palm jow. We encourage the consumer to contact questionable sources and inquire about their iron palm jow. Any company worth their salt should be able to give you a clear and concise list of functions of iron palm jow and atleast 1 herb in formula that supports that function--ie, simply adding Dragon Bone (Long Gu) to a bruise recipe doesnt make it an iron palm jow...
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) will grow as time goes on. If you have questions, comments, or inquiries about this FAQ, let us know! PlumDragon Herbs FAQ.
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