Is Dit Da Jow Safe To Use?

This question gets asked often so we wanted to give you the straight facts, is Dit Da Jow is safe to use? First and this is important, you should only use Dit Da Jow externally, it must be applied on the skin and not swallowed. There are specific internal formulas or teas that can be used that have properties similar to Dit Da Jow but the liniment is for external application only.

Dit Da Jow is safe to use with a few exceptions:

If you are pregnant then you should not use.

If you take blood thinners or take an aspirin daily then you should not use.

Large open cuts or gashes then you should not use on those areas.

Dit Da Jow can thin the blood with extensive use, that is why it is not recommended if you are pregnant or on blood thinners. While Dit Da Jow is not a blood thinner it can thin the blood while it breaks up any blood stasis or stagnation.

Why Use Dit Da Jow

Many people while asking if Dit Da Jow is safe to use also ask why use Dit Da Jow, “I am not sure what it is, I just heard about it”.  For those unfamiliar with Dit Da Jow it is a liniment applied to the skin to help heal various trauma type injuries.

Traumatic injuries generally have redness, swelling, heat, and pain as the basic symptoms. The mechanism Dit Da Jow which is based on Traditional Chinese medicine is to help with  the following: injury to muscles and bones, stagnation of Qi and blood stasis, blockage of meridians, and blockage leads to pain. Dit Da Jow is mainly used for the symptoms of injury as described above to promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and relieve pain. When you sprain an ankle or accidentally hit your thumb with a hammer you have suffered a trauma type injury and Dit Da Jow should be applied immediately.

While Dit Da Jow for most is very safe to use, if you have sensitive or dry skin and you use Dit Da Jow frequently you need to keep your skin hydrated with an oil based lotion. Since Dit Da Jow liniment is alcohol based, the alcohol can for a few people dry the skin to the point where it can lead to dermatitis if the skin is not hydrated. This does not happen often but you should be aware of it. We have an article about it at the following link. Dermatitis And Dit Da Jow

Dit Da Jow Is Safe To Use For Most

Dit Da Jow is safe to use for most people with a few exceptions, follow the tips below and your experience with Dit Da Jow will be safe and exceptional.

• Do not use if you are pregnant or take blood thinners.
• If you have dry skin apply some almond oil or similar oil to keep skin hydrated.
• Store the Dit Da Jow out of direct sunlight.
• If you are making your own Dit Da Jow at home do not store next to the furnace or hot water heater.
• ALWAYS keep away from children.
• Make sure your cap is tightened and airtight.
• Wash your hands after each application unless of course you applied the liniment to your hands or if you used an applicator bottle.

Final thoughts

Dit Da Jow has been used for over a thousand years with tremendous success and is safe to use if you follow our recommendations, whether you make your own or purchase it ready made you will find it offers many benefits.