The Formula for Pain

A Chinese Herbal and Modern Active Topical Cream for Muscle Comfort, Tension Relief & Everyday Aches

The Formula for Pain brings together a concentrated proprietary blend of 14 classical Chinese herbal extracts with modern topical actives including CMO, MSM, and beta-caryophyllene in a smooth, non-greasy cream that absorbs cleanly and smells great. You feel it working immediately: a warming sensation builds on application, releasing tension, and there is no sticky or oily residue. Herbalist-formulated and naturally derived, it's a great product to keep on nearby for tension and pain.

Key Ingredients & What They Do

Chinese Herbal Extracts (Proprietary Blend):

• Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Yanhusuo): One of the most potent analgesic herbs in the Chinese materia medica, widely used for its ability to support relief from pain and promote blood circulation throughout the body
• Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius, Safflower): Invigorates blood and moves stagnation, a classical application for pain associated with blood stagnation in the channels
• Dan Shen (Spatholobus suberectus, Millettia Stem): Invigorates blood, reduces stagnation, and supports healthy circulation in affected tissues
• Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha, Myrrh Resin): Moves blood, reduces swelling, and supports the resolution of pain and stagnation. A classical herb for trauma and chronic pain patterns
• Ru Xiang (Boswellia carterii, Frankincense Resin): Moves qi and blood, reduces pain, and has well-documented anti-inflammatory activity through its boswellic acid content
• Qiang Huo (Cynanchum paniculatum, Cyanchum Root): Dispels wind-damp and relieves pain in the channels, especially in the upper body and extremities
• Chuan Jiao (Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Sichuan Peppercorn): Warms the channels, disperses cold, and promotes the movement of qi and blood in the affected area
• Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis): Nourishes and invigorates blood, a foundational herb for pain with an underlying deficiency component
• Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper): Tonifies the Liver and Kidney, supports bone and connective tissue health, and promotes circulation
• Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis): Clears heat and supports a healthy inflammatory response in affected tissue
• Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria fortunei): Promotes circulation and supports bone and sinew health

Modern Active Ingredients:

• Menthol and Camphor: Classic topical actives that create an immediate cooling-then-warming sensation, support blood flow to the application site, and provide fast-acting local comfort
• CMO (Cetyl Myristoleate): A naturally occurring fatty acid ester studied for its role in supporting joint and soft tissue comfort and mobility
• MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): A sulfur-containing compound with well-documented anti-inflammatory and tissue-supportive properties
• Beta-Caryophyllene (from Copaiba Resin): A naturally occurring terpene found in cannabis and many other plants that binds to CB2 receptors in the skin, supporting a healthy local inflammatory response
• Ginger Root Oil, Peppermint Oil, Clove Bud Oil, Cajeput Oil: A warming, aromatic essential oil blend that enhances local circulation and contributes to the formula's distinctive therapeutic scent
• Rosemary Leaf Extract: Antioxidant protection for the skin and formula stability

Supports

• Relief from tired, achy, and overworked muscles
• Neck, shoulder, back, and joint comfort
• Warmth and circulation in areas of tension or stagnation
• Post-exercise and post-physical work recovery
• A fast-acting topical complement to acupuncture, massage, and bodywork

How to Use

Apply to affected areas as needed. Massage gently into the skin and allow the warmth to develop. Wash hands after use and avoid contact with eyes. External use only.

May stain light-colored clothing due to natural herbal pigments. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Full Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol, Proprietary Herbal Extract Blend (Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Cynanchum Paniculatum Root Extract, Homalomena Occulta Rhizome Extract, Spatholobus Suberectus Stem Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Corydalis Yanhusuo Rhizome Extract, Clematis Chinensis Root Extract, Drynaria Fortunei Rhizome Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Pinus Tabulaeformis Extract, Angelica Sinensis Root Extract, Dipsacus Asper Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract), Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylsulfonylmethane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthol, Camphor, Cetyl Myristoleate, Stearic Acid, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Beta-Caryophyllene, Ginger Root Oil, Peppermint Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Clove Bud Oil, Cajeput Oil, Xanthan Gum, Rosemary Leaf Extract