Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bone Setting Water is a soothing liniment that immediately relieves pain and stimulates your body’s natural healing processes - A traditional Chinese dit da jow (trauma recovery liniment, or literally, “hit fall wine”) containing many powerful herbs that decrease inflammation and pain, increase local circulation, strengthen connective tissues, as well as herbs to increase your tissue’s permeability, allowing the formula to act quickly and penetrate deeply.

    The herbal extracts in Bone Setting Water don’t just mask pain, they truly aid in healing injuries.

  • Literally everyone with aches, pains, or inflammation can benefit from using Bone Setting Water! Whether you’re experiencing a back ache from office work, neck and wrist pain from texting, are recovering from a broken bone, a muscle strain, a bug bite, or ankle sprain, put some Bone Setting Water on it and you’ll start to feel better almost immediately!

    Because we are a topical and not an internal pain medication, pretty much anyone young or old can enjoy this interaction-free alternative to help your body heal and to relieve pain!

  • Traditionally used to actually heal broken bones and torn ligaments from martial arts and combat injury, Bone Setting Water can be used to tame more minor aches and pains as well, including:

    Tendonitis

    Tense and Sore Muscles

    Headaches

    Arthritis

    Back Aches

    Post-Workout Fatigue

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Sprains and Strains

    Bruises

    Insect Bites and Stings

    Contact Dermatitis (like poison ivy)

    Itchy Skin and Hives

    Carpal Tunnel

    Joint Pain

    …And so much more! Get creative with your application!

  • The different herbs within Bone Setting Water have many healing and soothing properties that are activated when applied to your skin:

    Notoginseng Root, Knotweed Rhizome, Curcuma Rhizome, Angelica Root, Chinese Prickly Ash, Paniculate Swallow-wort Root, Moghania Root, Camphor and Menthol Relieve Pain

    Saigon Cinnamon Bark and Angelica Root Relax Muscles

    Chinese Prickly Ash, Curcuma Rhizome, Camphor, Saigon Cinnamon Bark and Knotweed Rhizome Promote Circulation

    Notoginseng Root, Moghania Root, and Knotweed Rhizome Reduce Inflammation and Swelling

    Angelica Root, Chinese Prickly Ash, Knotweed Rhizome, Camphor, Saigon Cinnamon Bark, and Curcuma Rhizome are Antimicrobial (anti-fungal and/or antibacterial)

    Paniculate Swallow-wort Root, Chinese Prickly Ash, Camphor and Menthol Relieve Itch

    Moghania Root Strengthens Sinew and Bone

    Menthol opens the pores and makes the whole formula Deeply Penetrating

  • Because Bone Setting Water is for external use only, there are few to no negative side effects of using our product as directed. However, this is powerful traditional medicine using several plant extracts you may not have been exposed to before, and it is important to monitor your individual response to using this product.

    Bone Setting Water is a powerful antibacterial and antifungal liniment, however, use on broken skin will sting (because of its alcohol base) so, do so with caution.

    Avoid touching mucus membranes or eyes after applying Bone Setting Water. It will have an even stronger cooling (and warming) effect on these tissues.

    If you notice any adverse skin reactions after using Bone Setting Water, please use soap and water to remove the liniment and discontinue use. Consult a physician if your condition worsens. We do not recommend using Bone Setting Water on pregnant bellies or low backs due to the strong blood moving actions of the herbs within.

  • Zhang Nao (Camphor): Relieves pain, antifungal, anti-itch, anti parasitic, and improves circulation.

    Bo He Nao (Menthol): Relieves pain, cooling, opens pores, and allows other herbs to permeate the skin.

    Hu Zhang (Knotweed rhizome): Relieves pain and promotes circulation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiplatelet (unblocks circulation where anticoagulants are ineffective.)

    E Zhu (Curcumae rhizome): Promotes circulation, relieves pain, and antibacterial.

    Rou Gui (Saigon cinnamon bark): Promotes circulation, encourages generation of qi and blood, antiplatelet, antibacterial, warming, and relaxes muscles.

    Bai Zhi (Angelica root): Relieves pain, antibacterial and antifungal, and relaxes muscles.

    Hua Jiao (Chinese prickly ash): Warming, relieves and numbs pain, antiparasitic and antibacterial, and promotes circulation.

    Xu Chang Qing (Paniculate swallow-wort root): Relieves joint pain, pain due to trauma, heals rashes, sores, and relieves skin itching including eczema and snakebite.

    Qian Jin Ba (Moghania root): Strengthens sinew and bone, decreases inflammation, and relieves arthritis and bone pain.

    Tian Qi (Notoginseng root): Stops bleeding, relieves pain, and reduces swelling, bruising, and inflammation.

    Bone Setting Water is cruelty free, grain free, vegan, and made from herbs that are lab tested and processed in GMP certified facilities to ensure we are using ingredients of the highest quality and safety.

    None of these herbs come from threatened or endangered plant sources.

  • Bone Setting Water is an all natural, cruelty free, grain free, petroleum free, artificial ingredient and additive free liniment.

  • Spray

    Apply Bone Setting Water directly to the area of pain with our convenient spray applicator. Use lightly as a bug spray or for itchy skin, or apply more and gently massage into the area 2-3 times a day. Be cautious of spraying your clothes or other fabrics, as it can stain if not addressed quickly.

    Cotton Ball

    Tear off a small piece of a cotton ball and saturate with Bone Setting Water, then use this juicy applicator to get it where you need it without a spill! After applying, make sure to squeeze out the excess and massage into the area.

    Soak

    You can put Bone Setting Water in your foot or hand soaks to relieve arthritis pain and inflammation, and to aid in recovery from injury such as sprains or broken bones. Begin with hot water in a small tub, then add Bone Setting Water to it. Soak for five to fifteen minutes.

    Wrap

    Using cotton (gauze, cotton ball, or reusable cloth will work!) soaked with Bone Setting Water, wrap with medical tape or a bandage to keep the liniment in contact with the skin for longer amounts of time to allow for deeper penetration and added benefits.

  • Yes, Bone Setting Water smells like a spicy mix of ten natural plant extracts!

    We would say that it has an herbal cinnamon and peppercorn scent, but your overall interpretation may differ depending on your body chemistry. Most commonly, we have heard a comparison to maple syrup.

    This smell is a part of the healing constituents of the plants and we aren’t able to make an unscented Bone Setting Water without sacrificing much of its efficacy.

    When people are sensitive to smells, more often than not it is artificial fragrances that will trigger this reaction. We do not use any synthetic fragrances in making Bone Setting Water.

  • Bone Setting Water can be a little messy, and the rich herbal extracts can stain if let to set too long or after being run through the wash without a pre-treatment!

    As soon as possible after noticing a spill, soak the area with alcohol and dab it (or scrub it) with a clean cloth. Once the area has been saturated with alcohol (the base of Bone Setting Water), work in your favorite stain remover or laundry detergent and rinse with hot water. Add another dab of stain remover and let set until the article is ready to be washed.

  • Due to the alcohol extraction process, Bone Setting Water is safe stored at room temperature for many years. Bacteria will not grow in Bone Setting Water, but it is possible that after several years the strength of the herbal extracts may start to break down. Alcohol extracts have a minimum shelf life of around five years, but your mileage may vary.

  • Though there is outstanding research on these individual herbal ingredients, the statements on our label and website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

  • We have a 100% money back guarantee on our products. If they do not meet your satisfaction, please send them back for a full refund (minus shipping charges).

    Refunds will be issued back to your original form of payment.

    How do I return my product?

    Just let us know that you are making a return by emailing us at info@htatx.com with your order number and reason for return.

    Mail your package to our mailing address here:

    ATTN: RETURNS
    Healing Traditions
    4416 Mount Vernon Drive
    Austin, TX 78745