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Introduction to PandaOintment
Panda Ointment: Millennia of Herbal Wisdom, Guarding Modern Skin Health
A pure herbal treasure combining ancient TCM wisdom with modern extraction technology
In the profound treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) culture, Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu), written by Li Shizhen, the great pharmaceutical scientist of the Ming Dynasty, shines like a brilliant pearl, illuminating the path for countless subsequent medical practitioners. According to legend, during his journeys to visit famous mountains and taste hundreds of herbs, Li Shizhen paid special attention to common intractable skin conditions afflicting the people. Embracing the TCM ethos of "benevolence as the core of medicine," he devoted painstaking efforts to integrating a variety of herbal plants with the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying the body, reducing swelling, and relieving itching, aiming to alleviate the suffering of skin pain for the world.
Today, upholding this original aspiration of helping the people, we strictly adhere to the essence of ancient formulas and combine this millennia-old classic proven recipe with modern extraction technology, creating Panda Ointment—a precious pure herbal treasure. Free from any steroids, antibiotics, or animal protein ingredients, it has become a loyal guardian of modern people's skin health, thanks to its natural, safe, and highly effective properties.
The outstanding efficacy of this ointment stems from its scientifically formulated core TCM ingredients. Each key ingredient carries the wisdom of Compendium of Materia Medica, performing its unique role and working synergistically.
Key Herbal Ingredients
1. Viola philippica: The "Natural Guardian" for Potent Anti-Inflammation
Compendium of Materia Medica records that Viola philippica "treats all types of carbuncles, boils, scrofula, unknown swollen toxins, and malignant sores." It is cold in nature, bitter and pungent in taste, and excels at clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling blood, and reducing swelling.
In modern skin care, it acts like a powerful natural anti-inflammatory agent, effectively inhibiting harmful bacteria on the skin surface (such as Staphylococcus aureus). It has a significant relieving effect on redness, heat, pain, and even purulent infections caused by conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
2. Phellodendron chinense Bark: The "Cleaner" for Drying Dampness and Astringing
Compendium of Materia Medica notes that Phellodendron chinense Bark "can be applied to treat children's scalp sores," "cure nasal gan (a TCM condition with insect infestation symptoms)," and alleviate "hot and red skin." It is cold in nature and bitter in taste, with core effects of clearing heat, drying dampness, purging fire, and detoxifying.
It is particularly adept at eliminating dampness-heat in the lower energizer (a TCM concept referring to the lower abdomen area). It delivers excellent results for eczema and itching (diagnosed in TCM as "dampness-heat descending type") occurring in areas such as the thighs, buttocks, and perineum. Phellodendron chinense Bark can effectively astringe tissue exudate, significantly reducing symptoms of skin moisture, erosion, and exudation.
3. Sophora flavescens Root: The "Vanguard" for Dispelling Wind and Relieving Itching
Compendium of Materia Medica clearly states that Sophora flavescens Root "treats wind-heat eczema, itchy and painful sores" and "kills skin parasites." It is extremely bitter and cold in nature, with particularly prominent effects of clearing heat, drying dampness, killing parasites, and relieving itching.
It is a key TCM herb for treating severe pruritic skin diseases. It can quickly relieve stubborn itching caused by dampness-heat, parasitic pathogens (such as scabies mites), or fungi. Meanwhile, through its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, it promotes the repair of damaged skin.
4. Mentha haplocalyx (Peppermint): The "Soothing Master" for Instant Coolness
Compendium of Materia Medica describes Mentha haplocalyx as "beneficial for treating diseases of the throat, mouth, and teeth, curing scrofula, sores, and scabies, as well as wind itching and urticaria." It is pungent in taste and cool in nature, with effects of dispelling wind, relieving heat, cooling and relieving itching, and promoting eruption (a TCM term for reducing skin rashes).
The menthol it contains can instantly activate the cold receptors of the skin, bringing an immediate cool sensation. It quickly calms and relieves itching, effectively alleviating skin burning discomfort, and provides instant relief for discomfort caused by wind-heat type urticaria.
5. Borneol: The "Penetration Engine" for Guiding Herbs to Target Areas
Compendium of Materia Medica records that borneol "unblocks all orifices, dissipates stagnant fire" and is used for "pox toxins and boils." It is bitter, pungent, and slightly cold in nature, with a fragrant and penetrating aroma. It has effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, relieving pain, preserving against decay, and promoting tissue regeneration.
Its most unique value lies in its strong penetrating power. As a "meridian-guiding herb" (a TCM concept), it can direct other medicinal ingredients to reach the deep layers of the lesion (known as "guiding herbs to their corresponding meridians" in TCM), greatly improving the absorption rate and efficacy of the overall formula. At the same time, it itself can relieve pain, inhibit inflammation, and promote wound healing and skin repair.
Panda Ointment is not a simple mixture of ingredients, but a sophisticated system that follows the TCM theory of "monarch, minister, assistant, and guide" (a TCM formula principle for synergistic herb combination) and treats both the symptoms and the root causes. The five key herbs each exert their strengths and work in synergy, jointly achieving comprehensive effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, relieving itching, and repairing skin tissue—bringing a natural, reassuring, and highly effective care experience to skin troubled by discomfort.