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Blood & Bone Combo

Will Sheppy, Founder and Acupuncturist at Valley Health Clinic
Willard Sheppy Dipl. OM, LAc, BS

Willard Sheppy is a licensed acupuncturist (LAc) and Founder of Valley Health Clinic specializing in using Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat acute injuries and chronic conditions, and to improve sports performance and rehabilitation.

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Blood & bone is a simple idea: hit the pain fast, then help the tissue rebuild. That’s why I put Evil Bone Water and Dragon Blood Balm together in one bundle. You get a liniment that penetrates quickly, and a balm that stays put and protects.

What’s in the Blood & Bone Combo

The bundle includes:

  • Evil Bone Water (Zheng Gu Shui)
  • Dragon Blood Balm. 

Evil Bone Water is designed for deep, dense areas where balms struggle to reach.
Dragon Blood Balm focuses on skin, tendons, and the outer layers that need time and protection.

Why the sequence matters

In real life, injuries come in layers. First you feel pain, heat, swelling, or that deep “throb.” Later you deal with stiffness, tender tissue, and slow repair.
This combo matches those layers with a two-step approach:
  • Penetrate first
  • Seal second

Evil Bone Water

What it is

Evil Bone Water is an alcohol-based herbal liniment used for strains, sprains, bruising, swelling, and joint pain.

Why the alcohol base matters

Alcohol solutions in the 60–80% range are widely recognized as highly effective for antimicrobial action. Higher concentrations can be less potent without enough water present.

Regulatory context

The FDA’s OTC monograph for first aid antiseptics includes alcohol (in an aqueous solution) across a broad range (48–95% by volume). That’s one reason alcohol appears so often in “minor cut and scrape” products.

“Goldilocks” percentage + San Qi note

Evil Bone Water is described in our materials as sitting around 74–76% alcohol and being used on minor cuts or broken skin, with San Qi (Tienchi ginseng / notoginseng) noted for a “stop bleeding” effect.

Common-sense caution

You’ll also see guidance in other places to avoid using strong alcohol products on open wounds. Treat this like first aid does: reasonable for superficial nicks and scrapes, not for deep wounds. Expect a brief sting on any abrasion, because alcohol does that.

Dragon Blood Balm

What it is

Dragon Blood Balm is built around Dragon’s Blood resin (commonly from Croton lechleri) and a salve base that stays on the skin longer than a fast-evaporating liniment.

Research-backed wound support

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial (skin wound model), a Dragon’s Blood cream shortened healing time compared with placebo. Researchers also point to phenolics and the alkaloid taspine as likely contributors to wound repair mechanisms.

Antioxidant activity + moist wound principles

Dragon’s Blood sap shows high antioxidant activity in lab testing, which matters because oxidative stress can slow normal tissue repair. “Moist wound” principles are also well supported: keeping tissue appropriately protected and not overly dried out can improve healing quality and speed. That’s one reason a balm can outperform a quick-dry liniment in the repair phase.

How to use the Blood & Bone Combo

Step 1: Apply Evil Bone Water

Apply Evil Bone Water to the target area and rub gently. Let it dry fully.

Step 2: Apply Dragon Blood Balm

Massage a small amount of Dragon Blood Balm over the same area 1–2 times daily.

Why this works better than “either/or”

If you only use a liniment, you can get fast relief but less protection over time. If you only use a balm, you can feel under-supported in the acute pain window. Together, you’re matching the timing your body already uses: immediate response first, rebuilding second.

Using it on minor cuts, scrapes, and irritated skin

For superficial nicks, scrapes, and bug bites, Evil Bone Water is listed for “cuts & insect bites” use. Keep this practical and conservative.

A common-sense first aid approach

When not to use this protocol

Skip this protocol and seek medical care for deep wounds, punctures, uncontrolled bleeding, signs of infection, serious burns, or anything involving eyes or mucous membranes.

Blood & Bone Combo

The bundle includes Evil Bone Water (Zheng Gu Shui) and Dragon Blood Balm. Evil Bone Water is designed for deep, dense areas where balms struggle to reach. Dragon Blood Balm focuses on skin, tendons, and the outer layers that need time and protection.

Add-on Herbal Ice Soap for a cleaner, calmer start

If you’re building an actual “first aid kit that gets used,” don’t ignore hygiene. Harsh soaps can strip the barrier and make irritated skin angrier.

Herbal Ice Skin Soothing Mild Bar Soap was designed for reactive, inflamed skin and specifically calls out “wound care hygiene” as a use case—cleaning the surrounding area without over-stripping.

Simple routine

Wash gently → rinse well → pat dry → then do the Blood & Bone steps.
Consistency is what makes outcomes predictable.

Who this blood bone combo for

This combo fits people who bruise easily, train hard, work physical jobs, or just want a smarter home protocol. It’s also for the person who’s tired of choosing between “it works fast” and “it supports healing.”

The point is to help you get back to normal life sooner walking comfortably, training without fear, and not babying an injury for weeks.

Bottom Line

If you want the cleanest way to use these products, start with the Blood & Bone sequence: Evil Bone Water first, Dragon Blood Balm second. Add Herbal Ice Soap if skin irritation or wound hygiene is part of the story. You’ll end up with a routine you can actually follow, which is the real “secret” in topical care.

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Will Sheppy, Founder and Acupuncturist at Valley Health Clinic
By Will Sheppy, L.Ac
Willard Sheppy is a licensed acupuncturist (LAc) and Founder of Valley Health Clinic specializing in using Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat acute injuries and chronic conditions, and to improve sports performance and rehabilitation.

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Resources

FDA OTC Monograph M003 (First Aid Antiseptic)

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Namjoyan et al., 2015 (Dragon’s Blood cream wound-healing clinical trial)

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Escobar et al., 2018 (Dragon’s Blood sap storage stability + antioxidant activity)

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Li et al., 2012 (anti-inflammatory/analgesic effects; Substance P/COX-2 mechanisms in rats)

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Nuutila et al., 2021 (benefits of moist wound healing)

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