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American Made Chinese Medicine | Valley Health Market Wholesale

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American Made Chinese Medicine | Valley Health Market Wholesale

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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Quality Chinese Medicine, American Made: Valley Health Market

A practitioner curated wholesale program built around small batch, American made Chinese herbal products that actually deliver results.
If you’re an acupuncturist, herbalist, or wellness practitioner, you already know the problem.
You went to school, you studied the classics, you learned what real Chinese herbal medicine is supposed to do. Then you go online to source products for your patients and… it’s a sea of cheap, mass-produced, low-grade junk. Watered-down formulas. Mystery ingredients.
You want Chinese medicine that works. The kind that gives the results your teachers described. The kind that earns your patients’ trust on the first application.
That’s exactly the problem Valley Health Market was built to solve and today, we’re opening our practitioner wholesale program to the broader acupuncture and bodywork community.

Real medicine. Real people. Done the right way.

Fifteen Years of Sourcing. One Curated Catalog.

My name is Will Sheppy, L.Ac. I’m a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of Valley Health Clinic in Albany, Oregon. I’ve spent the last fifteen years doing one thing obsessively: tracking down the highest quality Chinese herbal products on the market especially American made, small-batch formulas from makers who give a damn.
Every single product in our catalog has been personally tested in my clinic. On my patients. On their bruises, nerve pain, tendinopathies, chronic gut issues, eczema flares, and everything in between.
And until now, that catalog was only available to the my patients through our retail store. Today, we’re extending it to fellow practitioners through Valley Health Market Wholesale.

What Makes Valley Health Market Different

There are a lot of places to buy Chinese herbal products. Here’s what sets us apart from the rest:

Practitioner-curated

Every product is clinically tested in my acupuncture clinic before it earns shelf space. No theoretical formulas. No ‘we hope it works.’ Real results, real patients, real outcomes.

Small-batch, American-made

We focus on American made, small batch formulas from independent makers who source their own herbs and craft their own products. These are family businesses, master herbalists, and clinicians making medicine the way it’s supposed to be made.

Imperial-grade herbs

Most of the brands we carry source their raw ingredients through the Botanical Biohacking quality network the same network founded by Andrew Miles and Xuelan Qiu, PhD, DOM, who’ve dedicated their lives to safeguarding the integrity of Chinese herbal medicine globally.

No junk. No filler

We carry a small, focused catalog. You won’t find shelves cluttered with hundreds of redundant SKUs. You’ll find the products that actually move the needle in clinic.

We use what we sell.

We’re not a faceless distributor. We’re a working acupuncture clinic plus a marketplace plus a third-party fulfillment operation. We understand what you need because we use these products every day.

Wholesale High Quality American Made Chinese Medicine.

Get exclusive wholesale access to a curated catalog of clinically tested, American-made Chinese medicine designed for licensed practitioners. Elevate your clinic with premium, small-batch formulas that prioritize patient results over mass-produced quality.

The Brands We Carry

These aren’t names you’ll recognize from Amazon. They’re makers we’ve personally vetted, often known and respected by other practitioners. Here’s a quick tour of the lineup.

Evil Bone Water (Saint Apothecary)

Our best-selling product, period. A traditional Zheng Gu Shui formula rebuilt from the original Imperial-grade ingredients by Mark Brinson, DOM, AP. Mark was so frustrated by the watered down versions on the market that he went back to the classical texts, sourced the legacy herbs, and rebuilt it the right way. The result is a fast-acting, broad-use liniment that works on muscle pain, bruises, sprains, bug bites, stiff joints almost anything. If you carry only one topical, this is it.

Red Emperor's Immortal Flame

A warming herbal oil hand-crafted by Hugh Turcotte, L.Ac., from a family recipe passed down from his uncle and sensei, Sifu Tom Turcotte, DOM. Olive oil base, organic wintergreen, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, mustard seed. Ideal for cold-type pain, stiff joints, and as a glide medium for cupping, gua sha, or massage. Pairs beautifully with Evil Bone Water for full-spectrum hot/cold therapy.

Corydalis PLUS Relief Salve

Our go-to for nerve pain including chemotherapy- and diabetes-induced neuropathy. Created by Eliz Britton, DTCM, L.Ac., who developed it to manage her own pain after back surgery. Built around Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis), it’s gentle, no overwhelming smell, no aggressive hot/cold sensation. Patients with sensitive skin love it. We pair it with Evil Bone Water as our Pain Power Combo.

Gut Harmony (Chorus for Life)

A clinical-grade dietary supplement that supports the microbiome, gut barrier integrity, and the gut-brain axis. Sixteen-herb proprietary blend including Fu Ling, Huo Xiang, Cang Zhu, Ge Gen, and more. This is our most-recommended internal formula for patients dealing with chronic inflammation, digestive complaints, or any chronic pain pattern with a gut component (which, if you’ve been in clinic any length of time, you know is most of them).

Botanical Biohacking

The quality network at the heart of much of what we carry. Andrew Miles and Xuelan Qiu, PhD, DOM, have spent decades sourcing the freshest, most potent herbs directly from origin including annual trips to the Tibetan plateau for Du Yi Wei. We carry their AO YI Acupoint Patches, AO YI Herbal Tea, and Tibetan Herbal Foot Soaks at practitioner wholesale pricing.

Fu Medicinals

John Ditmars, L.Ac., crafts focused, single-purpose trauma liniments using a traditional decoction process that takes one to three years per batch. His Tendon Mending Jiao, Bone Spur Jiao, and PNW Dit Da Trauma Salve were developed for the extreme kayaking community in the cold Pacific Northwest. If you treat athletes, climbers, or anyone with stubborn tendinopathy, these belong in your dispensary.

Emily Skin Soothers

Family-made topicals for eczema, psoriasis, baby rashes, and sensitive skin. We carry their Herbal Ice Skin Soothing Bar Soap, Unscented Skin Soother, and Sage & Palo Santo room spray. Simple, clean ingredients. No synthetic fragrances, parabens, or aerosols. The kind of products you can recommend to patients with confidence.

Shu Hong Balanced Skin Toner

Clinical-strength skin support spray for reactive, inflamed, or barrier-compromised skin. Built on a classical core with Huang Qi, Mai Men Dong, and Yin Er (Tremella fuciformis). Twenty-five percent alcohol base for rapid absorption. Great for rosacea-type presentations, post-procedure skin, and patients you’d otherwise be sending to a dermatologist with a prescription pad.

Who This Is For (And Who It Isn't)

Let me be direct: we’re not opening this up to everyone.
This wholesale program is for licensed clinicians and serious wellness practitioners who do good work and represent these brands well. That means:
There’s an application process. We’re not opening the floodgates to dropshippers, Amazon resellers, or anyone looking to slap these labels on a cheap-products page. The makers we work with care deeply about how their products are represented, and so do we.
If you’re a clinician doing real work and you want access to Chinese medicine that actually works, apply for wholesale access here.

Why This Matters for the Profession

Chinese medicine has a credibility problem in the West and a lot of it is self-inflicted. When patients buy cheap, ineffective products online and don’t get results, it reflects on all of us. They don’t blame the product; they blame the medicine.
Every time a practitioner stocks high-quality, American-made Chinese herbal products and a patient experiences real, lasting relief, that’s a win for the whole profession. It rebuilds trust. It validates what we do. It raises the bar.
That’s the bigger picture here. Valley Health Market Wholesale isn’t just a business it’s a way for those of us who care about quality to support each other, support American small-business herbal makers, and put better tools in more hands.

Real people. Real medicine . Done the Right way

How to Apply

Ready to stock products that actually work? Here’s how to get started:

Visit

shop.valleyhealthclinic.com. Browse the full catalog and brand lineup.

Submit a wholesale application

We review every application personally. Tell us about your practice, the products you’re interested in, and how you plan to use them.

Get approved

If approved, you get access to practitioner wholesale pricing, fulfillment through our 3PL operation, and ongoing support from a working acupuncture clinic.

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Will Sheppy, Founder and Acupuncturist at Valley Health Clinic
By Will Sheppy, L.Ac
Will Sheppy, L.Ac., is the founder of Valley Health Clinic and Valley Health Marketplace in Albany, Oregon. He specializes in sports acupuncture, pain management, and Chinese topical medicine. Valley Health Marketplace carries only products he has personally tested in his clinic.

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Zheng Gu Shui (Evil Bone Water)

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Zheng Gu Shui (Evil Bone Water)

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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Evil Bone Water

Evil Bone Water (Zheng Gu Shui) is a Chinese topical medicinal hand-crafted with only empirical grade herbal ingredients in an approved facility.
ZHENG GU SHUI · ZHENG XIE GU SHUI · 正骨水

The Finest Zheng Gu Shui Ever Made

Introducing Evil Bone Water — the imperial-grade Zheng Xie Gu Shui spray. For 500 years, Zheng Gu Shui has set bones, cleared bruises, and eased pain. Evil Bone Water restores the original formula — all eight herbs, double-extracted with 190-proof grain alcohol — the way traditional Chinese medicine intended.

What Is Zheng Gu Shui?

Zheng Gu Shui (also written Zheng Xie Gu Shui, 正骨水) is one of the oldest and most celebrated liniments in traditional Chinese medicine. Developed over 500 years ago by a master herbalist, its name translates as “bone-setting liquid” — a formula born in martial arts clinics to heal bruises, fractures, sprains, and joint injuries fast.
For centuries, families and martial arts lineages guarded their Zheng Gu Shui recipes like fighting secrets. The formula spread through practitioners across China, each version slightly different, each adapted to local herbs and techniques.
Today, most commercially available Zheng Gu Shui has been stripped down to just 7 of its original 26 ingredients to meet mass-market demand. Evil Bone Water is different. It restores the full formula with imperial-grade sourcing and a traditional double-extraction process.

What Does Zheng Xie Gu Shui Mean?

Zhèng (正)

To rectify, to correct

Xié (邪)

Something that must be expelled (the “evil” that must leave the body)

Gǔ (骨)

Bone

Shuǐ (水)

Water, liquid

What Does Zheng Xie Gu Shui Mean?

Zhèng (正)

To rectify, to correct

Xié (邪)

Something that must be expelled (the “evil” that must leave the body)

Gǔ (骨)
Bone

Shuǐ (水)

Water, liquid

What Does Zheng Gu Shui Treat?

"As an acupuncturist with years of clinical practice, Evil Bone Water is the topical I reach for first — because it works for the widest range of pain conditions of anything I've used."

— Willard Sheppy, M.S. Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Valley Health Clinic

Zheng Gu Shui vs. Evil Bone Water vs. Biofreeze

Not all Zheng Gu Shui sprays are equal. Here’s how the mass-market version compares — and why practitioners consistently choose Evil Bone Water for real healing.
Key Features Biofreeze Pharmaceutical gel Zheng Gu Shui — Solstice Mass-market formula Evil Bone Water ★ Imperial-grade Zheng Xie Gu Shui
Price $11–$15 / 3 oz $20–$35 / 3 oz $40 / 3.4 oz (often more)
Active Ingredients Menthol 4% (synthetic) Camphor 5.6% + Menthol 5.6% Natural camphor + natural menthol
Herbal Content Aloe, arnica — supporting extracts only 5 herbs (left from original) 9 imperial-grade herbs, full formula restored
Alcohol Base Isopropyl alcohol Alcohol + water 190-proof Everclear grain alcohol
Residue Leaves filmy, crusty residue on skin and surfaces Dyes may stain; dries cleanly Dries clean, no film
Healing Support Temporary symptom relief only Traditional support for acute injuries Circulation, inflammation, chronic & acute pain
Verdict
Good for quick cooling and massage lubrication. Not a healing formula.
Authentic lineage, but missing key herbs. Better for acute, short-term use.
The only Zheng Gu Shui spray I use in clinical practice for lasting tissue healing.

How Evil Bone Water Is Made.

Most liniments use a single extraction. Evil Bone Water uses a meticulous double-extraction process that captures both water-soluble and fat-soluble medicinal compounds — delivering the full healing spectrum of every herb.
1

Water Decoction

Each batch starts as ~135 gallons of traditional water decoction. Roots, barks, and rhizomes are simmered to extract polysaccharides, glycosides, and hydrophilic compounds. Cinnamon bark (Gui Pi) is pre-soaked in Everclear for 12–72 hours to preserve its volatile oils.

2

Alcohol Extraction

190-proof Everclear is introduced, bringing the batch to 300+ gallons. As alcohol concentration climbs toward the critical 74–76% threshold, fat-soluble medicinals — camphor, menthol, essential oils — enter solution alongside the water-based compounds.

3

Clarifying Day

Natural Zhang Nao (camphor) and Bo He Nao (menthol) are carefully dissolved through agitation, air exposure, and patient mixing. Weather matters — temperature and humidity affect how compounds dissolve. This step cannot be rushed.

4

Double Extraction Finish

Herb dregs are never discarded. They go into fresh alcohol for weeks or months, pulling residual medicine for the next batch generation — a traditional step that ensures maximum potency in every bottle.

5

Lab Testing

Every herb is microscopically tested for proper variety, contaminants, and potency before use. No animal products, no GMOs, no synthetic pesticides. Sustainably and ethically sourced.

6

Handcrafted Bottling

Each batch is handcrafted in an approved facility. The amber glass Boston Round protects the formula from UV degradation. Bottles are filled above the labeled 3.4 fl oz — you always get a full bottle.

How to Use Zheng Gu Shui Spray

Spray Method — Direct Application

Apply Evil Bone Water directly to the affected area up to 4 times daily. Spray or pour onto a cotton ball and rub in fully. Allow the formula to dry naturally — removing it too early stops it from working. Best absorbed into warm skin after a shower or light massage.

Compress Method — Deep-Penetrating Wrap

Saturate a cotton ball or gauze pad with Evil Bone Water. Apply to the area and wrap lightly for 30–90 minutes. Especially effective for tendon injuries, fractures, and stubborn chronic pain. Do not use plastic wrap — let the formula breathe.

Layering Method — Combined Protocol

Apply Evil Bone Water first — its alcohol base opens the skin barrier. Then layer an oil or salve over the top. This dramatically increases absorption of the second product. Foundation of our Pain Power Combo and Trifecta protocols.

Soak Method — Hand & Foot Soak

Add Evil Bone Water to a basin of warm water. Soak hands or feet for targeted relief of arthritis, carpal tunnel, and neuropathy. Warm water increases blood flow, allowing the formula to penetrate more deeply.

Safety Notes:

Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin — Evil Bone Water is alcohol-based and will sting. Do not ingest. Keep away from eyes and mouth. Camphor crosses the placental barrier — consult a practitioner before use during pregnancy. In children with a history of febrile convulsions, use with caution.

Ready to Heal?

Get the Best Zheng Gu Shui Available Today

Evil Bone Water is the only Zheng Xie Gu Shui spray crafted with the full imperial-grade formula, double-extracted for maximum potency. Clinic-tested. Ships in 3 days.
Free shipping on orders over $60 · Ships from Oregon · Practitioner-vetted

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

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Will Sheppy, Founder and Acupuncturist at Valley Health Clinic
Willard Sheppy
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.

Zheng Gu Shui & Evil Bone Water FAQ

What is the difference between Zheng Gu Shui and Zheng Xie Gu Shui?
They refer to the same formula. “Zheng Gu Shui” is the shortened common name meaning “bone-setting liquid.” “Zheng Xie Gu Shui” is the full traditional name — Xie (邪) refers to the pathogenic factor that must be expelled. Western practitioners nicknamed this “Evil” Bone Water, and the name stuck. Evil Bone Water uses the full Zheng Xie Gu Shui formulation.
Yes — significantly. Mass-market Zheng Gu Shui uses only 7 herbs and commodity-grade ingredients. Evil Bone Water restores four essential herbs, uses imperial-grade sourcing (2–5 grades above standard), natural camphor and menthol instead of synthetic versions, and 190-proof Everclear instead of cheap ethanol. The double-extraction process captures compounds that single extractions miss entirely.
Evil Bone Water comes in a 3.4 fl oz amber glass bottle. A spray top is available as an add-on (typically about $1) and makes application much more convenient. Many practitioners prefer the spray for quick, targeted application before or after treatment.
Evil Bone Water is intentionally not sold on Amazon. It distributes through practitioner networks and clinic storefronts to honor its traditional lineage and maintain quality control. Amazon carries similarly-named Zheng Gu Shui products, but these are NOT Evil Bone Water — they use lower-grade herbs and different formulations.
Up to 4 times daily for consistent results. For best absorption: apply to warm skin after a shower or massage, rub in fully, and let it dry before covering with clothing. The most common mistake is not applying frequently enough. If skin becomes dry or irritated, reduce to 2x daily.
Yes — Evil Bone Water is very safe with few to no side effects when used as directed topically. It contains no animal products, is non-GMO, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and pesticide-free. Natural camphor takes more than double the dose of synthetic camphor to reach toxicity. Do not ingest. Do not apply to open skin.
It can stain light or white fabrics. Fan the area dry before dressing, or apply before putting on clothing. Stains typically wash out in a normal laundry cycle. Evil Bone Water dries cleanly on skin with no tacky or filmy residue — unlike Biofreeze, which leaves a visible crust on surfaces.
INGREDIENTS

Imperial-Grade Herbs in Zheng Xie Gu Shui

Mass-market Zheng Gu Shui uses 5 herbs. Evil Bone Water restores the full formula — 9 medicinals at imperial grade, 2–5 grades above standard commercial quality.

Zhang Nao · Natural Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)

Increases local circulation and relieves pain. Natural camphor from 50-year-old camphor laurel trees in Southeast Asia — more than twice as safe as the synthetic version used by competitors.

Bo He Nao · Natural Menthol (Mentha haplocalyx)

Aromatic cooling agent that clears heat and vents inflammation. Natural peppermint-derived menthol — not synthesized — for a cleaner cooling sensation.

San Qi · Notoginseng (Panax notoginseng)

Stops bleeding without clotting. Reduces swelling, bruising, and inflammation. A rare herb requiring special extraction, with unmatched circulatory benefits.

Gui Pi · Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum cassia)

Releases muscles, promotes circulation, warms cold channels. Sourced from trees 20–30 years old. Pre-soaked in Everclear to preserve volatile oils that would otherwise escape during decoction.

Ji Gu Xiang - Japanese Knot Weed

This potent ingredient is incredibly rare and difficult to source, even in its native country of China. Ji Gu Xiang is effective in treating bruises, sprains, and inflammation. It also helps to alleviate pain.

E Zhu · Zedoary Rhizome (Rhizoma Curcumae)

Promotes blood circulation and breaks accumulations. Contains curdione, a bioactive compound with demonstrated anti-platelet aggregation and antithrombotic activity.

Bai Zhi · Angelica Root (Angelica dahurica)

Deeply aromatic — gives Evil Bone Water its distinctive warm, maple-like scent. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties.

Qian Jin Ba · Flemingia Root (Flemingia philippinensis)

Strengthens tendons and bones. Acrid and warming — removes cold and dampness underlying arthritis, bone pain, and sciatica. Wildcrafted for maximum potency.

Hu Zhang · Knotweed Root (Reynoutria japonica)

Invigorates blood and disperses stasis. Clears heat and discharges toxins. Rich in resveratrol, polysaccharides, and flavonoids for inflammation control.

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