What is Dit Dat Jow?
Dit Dat Jow is a unique liniment used for injuries like bruises or sprains. Dit Dat Jow is made with combination of Chinese herbs soaked in clear alcohol like rice wine or a stronger ethanol like Vodka. This mix is placed in a large glass jar and sealed for a minimum of 30 days with daily shaking for a minute or two to speed up the extraction.
Dit Dat Jow Liniment Kit
When ready, the liniment can be strained out and placed in smaller bottles or left in the larger jar and you only take out a small amount when needed. Some herbalists like to leave the herbs soaking in the alcohol until all the liniment is used. They feel that the liniment will get stronger with age.
How Do You Use Dit Dat Jow
Dit Dat Jow is applied to the injured area and massaged into the skin in a downward motion. Usually an amount the size of a quarter in the palm of your hand is more than adequate. Some users like to use a cotton ball and others like to use a roller ball applicator you can find online. The application is done multiple times spread out over a 12 hour period. Since Dit Dat Jow works fast on bruises and sprains you probably will only use it for a day or two.
Why The Name Dit Dat Jow?
The name comes from the Chinese Pinyin name Die Da Jiu and sometimes Die Da Yao, (跌打药) when translated to English it means fall/hit wine and fall hit liniment. Over the years the pronunciation for English speaking individuals evolved into Dit Dat Jow. A more popular pronunciation used in the United States is Dit Da Jow, this closely sounds like the first Pinyin name mentioned above. In either case when you hear Dit Da Jow you know what it is.
Dit Dat Jow Is for External Use.
Dit Dat Jow is only for use externally and should never be consumed. There are internal formulas that go by different names and come in pill form, one Smoothie Shop in the San Diego area used to have a special smoothie for its Martial Arts customers that contained a blend of herbs that help heal injuries from training. But Dit Dat Jow that we are referring to is only to be used externally, for bruises, sprains, sore muscles or other injuries where their is swelling.
Is Dit Dat Jow Safe?
If used as instructed it is very safe, the only precaution is if one is pregnant or on blood thinners you should not use Dit Dat Jow since it might thin the blood slightly. Alcohol can dry the skin so if you have dry skin you will want to keep the skin hydrated with an oil or moisturizer.
How Do You Purchase Dit Dat Jow?
Dit Dat Jow can be purchased two ways, first you can purchase a packet of the unique blend of herbs and prepare it at home with Vodka and a glass jar one gallon or larger. The second way is to purchase it ready made in small 2 to 4 ounce bottles. It is recommended to make sure you purchase ready made Dit Dat Jow in glass bottles. Plastic bottles have a tendency to leach chemicals into the liniment which is then absorbed into the skin.
In Conclusion
Dit Dat Jow is a liniment that should be in every medicine cabinet as we all get bumps and bruises from gardening to household chores or if you are into athletics it definitely is a must to have on hand. Make your own at home or purchase it in small glass bottles to test it out before making your own. Many individuals who make their own end up sharing it with family and friends since it is so effective.