In Chinese medicine, San Huang San, or "Herbal Ice", is the TCM alternative to using ice. It is very popular among martial artists and professional athletes.

TCM Function:
Dispels stasis, reduces heat.

Indications:
This is the single most useful herbal poultice for your first aid trauma kit! When ever you would use ice, you can use San Huang San instead!

The pre-mixed salve has a shelf life of at least 2 years before gradually losing potency.

Directions:
Pre-Mixed Poultice-
Apply thickly like cake frosting to the injury. Cover with gauze pads or paper toweling and wrap with Foam Underwrap or rolled gauze. Bandage firmly in place, but not so tight as to restrict circulation. Leave in place for several hours or overnight. For large muscle mass, like hamstring, apply thinner layer and cover with gauze wrapping. Pre-mix is in a base of pure petroleum jelly.

Powder-
Mix a small quantity of powder into Dit Da Jow, green tea or with egg white to a thick paste-like consistency. Then apply as above. Prepare only as much as you need for each application.

Sam Kressin does an excellent job in this article describing how to apply and when to use San Huang San.

Ingredients:
Da Huang (Rhizoma Rhei -Rhubarb)
Huang Qin (Radix Scutellaria Baicalensis - skullcap root)
Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri - phellodendron bark)
Pu Gong Ying (Herba Taraxaci Mongolici - dandelion)
Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardenia Jasmonoidis - gardenia)
Hong Hua (Flow Carthami Tinctorii - safflower)

Note: the Pre-Mixed San Huang San is mixed into a base of petroleum jelly. Although less "natural" than beeswax as a base, we found petroleum jelly to be preferable to beeswax because it is much easier to remove and clean the skin after use.

Contents:
Powder comes in 2 sizes: 50g and 100g (4oz and 8oz jars)
The pre-mixed poultice comes in 2 oz, 4oz, and 8oz jars.
The 2 oz pre-mixed jar is the perfect size for 1-2 large or 2-3 small applications and is small enough to fit into your first aid kit.

Warnings:

For external use only.
Do not leave on for more than 12 hours at a time; do not use more than 5 days in a row.

General Cautions:
Keep away from animals and children.
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
We highly recommend that you consult with a Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner or physician before taking any products or if you have any questions regarding your health.