Double Prawn products are made from high-quality herbs and essential oils sourced from reputable suppliers from around the world.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb (大黄) is a common herb used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. It has strong anti-infection, anti-inflammatory properties, clears damp-heat and reduces fire in the body. In TCM, it can be used for the relief of constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, jaundice, swelling and sores, bruising injury, external treatment of burns, among others.
Clove
Clove (丁香) is a tropical plant. Its oil has a significant inhibitory effect on common skin fungi and has no irritating effect on the skin.
Dittany Bark
Dittany Bark (白鲜皮) can be found in Liaoning, Hebei, Sichuan and Jiangsu regions in China. Dittany Bark is widely used as a medicinal herb for the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema, boils and ulcers, and itching of the skin.
Chinese Honey Locust Spine
Chinese Honey Locust Spine (皂角刺) is the thorn of the Chinese Honey locust plant. This plant has been used in China for at least 2000 years as a detergent. When dried, the thorn is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammatory diseases including swelling, suppuration, carbuncles, and skin diseases such as scabies and tinea.
Sophora Root
Sophora Root (苦参) is one of the oldest herbs used in TCM to clear heat and dry dampness, purge fire, remove toxicity, eliminate parasites, and induce diuresis. Modern studies have confirmed the various pharmacological activities of Sophora Root such as its anti-tumor, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory effects.
Garden Burnet Root
Garden Burnet Root (地榆) has the ability to cool the blood, stop bleeding, clear heat, and heal wounds. Specifically, the root is used to stop bloody dysentery, nosebleeds, and is applied topically to treat burns and insect bites.
Myrrh
Myrrh (没药) is a natural gum or resin extracted from a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora. Myrrh resin has been used throughout history as perfume, incense, and medicine. In pharmacy, myrrh is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes, gargles, and toothpastes. It is also used in some liniments and healing salves that may be applied to abrasions and other minor skin ailments. Myrrh has been used as an analgesic for toothaches, as well as in liniments for bruises, aches, and sprains.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil (薄荷油) is derived from the peppermint plant. It is commonly used as flavoring in foods, beverages, and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Peppermint oil can be taken topically as a skin cream or ointment for the relief of headache, muscle pain, and itchiness. It is also an effective mosquito repellant.
Methyl Salicylate
Methyl salicylate (水杨酸甲酯又称冬青油) (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. Ointments or liniments containing methyl salicylate are applied topically as counter-irritant for relief of acute pain associated with lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatic conditions.
Turpentine Oil
Turpentine oil (松节油) is made from the resin of certain species of pine trees. It is used as a topical medicine for joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches.
Citronella Oil
Citronella oil (香茅油) is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. Citronella oil can also be added to oils and creams for topical applications. Using citronella oil in this way may help kill germs and fungi on the skin and also promote wound healing.
Cassia Oil
Cassia oil (肉桂油) is derived from steam distillation of the cassia bark, leaves, and twigs. It contains properties that enhance blood circulation, and create a feeling of warmth in the body. Because cassia oil stimulates circulation and works as an anti-inflammatory agent, it serves as a natural treatment for muscle aches.
Pine Needle Oil
Extracted from the pine needle, pine needle oil (松针精油) has the effect of stimulating circulation and warmth to relieve symptoms of rheumatology, gyrations, sciatic nerve pain, and arthritis. Eczema and dry radon can also be improved with pine essential oils. It also helps to heal cut wounds and soothe irritated skin.
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus (桉树) is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia. As an ingredient in many products, it is used to reduce symptoms of coughs, colds, and congestion. It also features in creams and ointments aimed at relieving muscle and joint pain.
Lemongrass Oil
Lemongrass oil (柠檬草油) comes from the lemongrass plant, which grows in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. People have used lemongrass in traditional medicine for pain relief, to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, stomach problems, and fevers due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil (茶树油) is derived from the leaves of the tea tree native to Australia. As a traditional medicine, it is typically used as a topical medication in low concentrations for treatments of skin conditions, dandruff, acne, lice, herpes, insect bites, scabies, and skin fungal or bacterial infections.
Camphor
Camphor (樟脑) is a terpene (organic compound) that is commonly used in creams, ointments, and lotions. Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of camphor trees and processed by steam distillation. It can be used topically to relieve pain, irritation, and itching.
Menthol
Natural menthol (薄荷脑) is obtained by freezing peppermint oil. The resulting crystals of menthol are then separated by filtration. Menthol is included in many products for relief of minor sore throat and minor mouth or throat irritation, as an antipruritic to reduce itching and as a topical analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, such as muscle cramps, sprains, headaches, and similar conditions.
Oleoresin Fruit Capsicum
Chili essential oil (辣椒精油) is a deep red oily liquid with a spicy taste unique to chili peppers. It has the function of promoting blood circulation, external treatment of frostbite, rheumatoid pain, back pain, and other symptoms.