Soothing Muscle Cream · Cooling
Soothing Muscle Cream · Cooling
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Description
Description
Rich, cooling comfort for shoulders, back and legs
Our highest concentration of Kinmen Yi Tiao Gen, the wild-harvested Taiwanese root used for generations after long days of physical work. Peppermint, eucalyptus and wintergreen add a long-lasting cooling feel. Massage into shoulders, neck, back, arms and legs, wherever the day has left its mark.
Best for: after exercise, long days on your feet, shoulders and neck after desk work, an evening wind-down.
Clean herbal scent. No synthetic fragrance. No added colour.
Size: 100g
How to use
Apply a small amount to the area and massage in gently until absorbed. Use as often as you need through the day, or as part of an evening wind-down. Wash hands after use.
First time? Test a small amount on the inside of your arm for 15 minutes before use.
Before you use
For external use only. Don't use on broken, irritated or inflamed skin, and keep away from your eyes and mouth. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition or sensitive skin, or are considering use on a child, check with your doctor or health professional first. Stop use and rinse with water if redness, itching or discomfort appears.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Backed by Generations
Safe & Trusted
Gentle by Nature
Rooted in Nature. Backed by Heritage.
Beyond ingredients. Every active botanical in these formulas carries centuries of tradition, chosen because they work.
Yi Tiao Gen (active root)
A root native to Kinmen islands, in the Taiwan Strait. Wild-harvested rather than farmed at scale.
Used for generations in Taiwan to ease aching muscles, stiff joints and everyday aches. Local record traces its use back to the Koxinga era in the 1660s, when soldiers stationed on Kinmen are said to have first turned to the root for relief. It has remained a staple of herbal practice for hundreds of years.
Gathered wild in limited seasonal quantity, with roots typically harvested after three years of growth, in autumn and winter.
Peppermint
Peppermint itself is a European hybrid mint, but the broader mint family has deep roots in Asia — a related mint, Bo He, is a genuine, long-used Chinese herb valued for its cooling character.
Bo He appears frequently in classical Chinese herbal texts as a cooling herb. Peppermint cools on contact and takes the edge off sore muscles and tension.
Leaves are harvested at peak oil concentration, just before flowering, then distilled.
Lavender
Originally native to the Mediterranean. Since the 1960s, lavender has also been successfully cultivated in Asia — most notably in Yili, Xinjiang, now one of the world's four major lavender-growing regions alongside Provence and Hokkaido.
Calms a busy mind and helps the body settle for sleep, which is why it's at the heart of our sleep range. Its place in modern herbal practice now includes Asian cultivation that has grown alongside global demand.
Flowering stems are cut in mid-to-late summer at peak bloom, then distilled for oil.
Eucalyptus
Native originally to Australia, Asia is now the world's largest producer of eucalyptus oil by volume (around 70%) — the plant travelled the opposite direction to most of our other ingredients.
Used by Aboriginal Australians for centuries before European settlement. Introduced to Asia in the early 1900s, where it became part of local herbal medicine and oil production. Clears the head and cools tired muscles.
Leaves are harvested and steam-distilled; oil quality is measured by cineole content.
Hero Ingredients
Yi Tiao Gen
ORIGIN
A root native to the Kinmen islands, a small archipelago in the Taiwan Strait. Wild-harvested rather than farmed at scale.
HERITAGE
Local record traces its use back to the Koxinga era in the 1660s, when soldiers stationed on Kinmen are said to have first turned to the root for relief. It has remained a staple of herbal practice for hundreds of years.
HARVEST
Gathered wild in limited seasonal quantity, with roots typically harvested after three years of growth, in autumn and winter.
Frequently Asked Patch Questions
Apply the patch to clean, dry, and hair-free skin. Press firmly for a few seconds to ensure good adhesion. For the best experience, avoid applying it to damp or freshly moisturised skin.
Our patches are designed to be worn for up to 12 hours. Follow the directions on the product packaging for the recommended wear time.
For the best adhesion, apply the patch to clean, hair-free areas such as the upper arm, shoulder, shoulder blade, or lower leg. Rotate the application site regularly for comfort.
The patches are designed to be gentle on the skin. If you have particularly sensitive skin, we recommend testing one patch on a small area first. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Yes. When applied correctly to clean, dry skin, the patch is designed to stay in place during normal daily activities. Excessive moisture or oils may reduce adhesion.
Yes. When applied correctly to clean, dry skin, the patch is designed to stay in place during normal daily activities. Excessive moisture or oils may reduce adhesion.