Dit Da Jow

Dit Da Jow is a popular liniment sold to heal external damage (such as bruises, sore muscles, etc). In pinyin it is spelled Die Da Jiu. Either way the name means "hit strike alcohol", a reference to the method of preparation - herbs are soaked in grain alcohol for a period of time (at least 6 weeks or more).

There are different makers of Dit Da Jow, all of which are considered to be "secret formulas" passed down though tradition. All of these basically heal the same, and it comes down to consumer's choice. It can be bought on internet shops and through martial arts catalogs, and in herb stores in your local Chinatown.

Dit Da Jow is used by martial artists when doing Iron Palm training, but has a wide range of application. It can be used for all kinds of sprains, bruises and first-stage injury.

Dit Da Jow is easy to make at home. One of the best guides is Tom Bisio's book, "A Tooth From the Tiger's Mouth".