Update April 2019

E Mei Shan is available again as it was taken off the market due to some problems with the factory not being able to pass some FDA manufacturing guidelines for import into the United States. It is now manufactured by a new company in China with one change to the product. It no longer has Methyl Salicylate as an active ingredient, which helps with the warming effect of the plaster.

I have not tried it yet but I will shortly and will update this page with my opinion, and update this page.

One plaster that still has Methyl Salicylate ( actually a higher percentage than the E Mei Shan) along with some other potent herbs is the Zhuang Gu Feng Shi Plaster, this has been my go to plaster for awhile now. You can check them out at our online store.

https://eastmeetswest.com/shop/product/zhuang-gu-feng-shi-plaster/

If you are not familiar with what a herbal medicated plaster is, I will explain briefly. It is like a small piece of cloth and latex rubber combined and one side is saturated with a herbal liniment compound. But it is designed to be dry and have the ability to really stick. When applied it adheres like a second piece of skin and the herbal blend starts to penetrate and the healing process begins.

In order to get maximum benefit from a plaster you need to follow these three things.
1) Apply the patch to a clean dry area.
2) Make sure the center of the patch is applied over the center of the injured area. You can find the center by pressing your finger over the injured area and the most painful spot would be your center point.
3) Make sure all edges of the plaster are tight to the skin, rub the edges several times with your finger to make sure.

Important

If you are using it on severe muscle spasms or muscle pulls use ice the first 24-48 hours after the injury then use the plaster.

If you are applying to a area with hair, you might want to shave that spot to prevent pain when removing.

I always leave the patch on until the oils from the skin loosen up the plaster then I remove it all the way. Since the plaster is like a second skin you can shower with it on without any problems.

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, bruises and strains.

FYI: Formerly called Jako Kokotsu the name has changed and new packaging began in June 2013.

Packaging

5 plasters (2.76 x 3.94 inches each) per box

Suggested Use:

Remove attached film and apply to affected area. Adult and children 2 years of age and older, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age, consult a physician.

Ingredients:

Camphor 3.1%, Menthol 2.6%,. Inactive Ingredients: Dong quai root, fragrant angelica root, ginger, lanolin, mineral oil, natural latex rubber, petrolatum, rosin and star anise fruit.

(Amounts per Suggested Serving Size)

Safety

External use only.
Avoid contact with eyes.
If condition worsens, or if symptoms persists for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician.
Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin.
Do not bandage tightly.
Do not apply on extremely hairy surface of skin.
Highly adhesive plaster may hurt skin upon removal of the product.
Not recommended for people with sensitive skin.
This may cause rash or festering.
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.