Extra Strength Hua Tuo Medicated Patch (5 Patches Per Box) (3 Boxes) (Solstice)

I could not wait to try these. I am a Salanpas user, and I find the size that is most available too small. When I saw the dimentions and ingredients on these, I was super excited. I get breakthrough pain and spasms from dystonia. It is tough because as a middle aged person, I want to remain active, so I cannot have higher doses of the control medications, and I also cannot let the spasms get too bad or I will have other physical problems. The salanpas are great, but I had to put two for every spasm area. These are MUCH better!!!The ingerdients considered active are nearly the same, but additional ingrdients are different, and much more helpful. I had a super stiff day with spasms, so I put three on top, middle and lower spots of my right side. It took about 30 minutes to start feeling the patches starting to work. The fabric is of a much nicer quality - more of a canvas - and there are breathing holes in it.This is important for people who may be allergic to adherents as I am. The breathing holes alow for the skin to not get sweaty from the product which opens the poors and creats a burn. I cannot leave the salanpas on for more than an hour or I burn. Kinesiology tape burns me to blisters in less than two hours. So, to see the holes made me smile. There is no itching.This product made the spasms calm and pain lessen. This is no cure, no lidocane patch, or any strong product for full relieve of serious issues like dystonia, however, from the control it gives me over breakthrough pain on bad days, I imagine that a lesser pain from a sprain, bruise, overused muscle or something less severe (not requiring medical attention and medication) this would be a great help. I prefer them over salanpas. They are also a beige verses the white which is awkward on your neck no matter the color of your skin. It looks more like a cloth flex bandaide to give you an idea of color. This would be less noticable than stark white.The only con I can mention is that this is an herbal patch, and it smells like one. I don't mind the odor, but you wouldn't want to slap these on for a first date, or to go to church. It can be smelled by someone sitting next to you for sure, especially if they are freshly applied, and as they are warming up. If anyone knows your pain and discomfort, they won't mind the oder...it isn't super strong, like a Bengay or like product, but it is definately there when you open the little ziplock bag the patches are enclosed inside of.Update: I had fallen asleep with one of these patches on my back, and one on my leg. I heat up while I am sleeping. I awoke with the patches itching. When I removed both patches, they were red and raised. I do not know if it was the adhesive or the ingredients of the plaster. Since that episode, I cannot put these patches on my body without a big red rectangle welts appearing where the patch once was. The welts will remain for 3 to 5 days. The pain is helped, but the welt is not healthy looking. I have discontinued using them. I am sad about this side-effect.

I have used these several times for chronic neck and shoulder pain. I usually put them on at night before going to sleep and I notice decreased pain in the morning. Stays in place, good size, lasts longer than roll on or cream pain relievers. There is a strong smell, which I do not mind, but since it is noticeable I generally do not wear at work unless my pain level is high.

Compared to other patches, these work well.

My husband was first introduced to this product through his acupuncturist. He swears they give almost instant pain relief. He uses them for a shoulder injury. They do smell, so you might want to wear them out in public or in close areas. Not overly strong, just an herbal smell. He doesn't like to be without them now especially if he has overused his arm.

Patches stick well and relieve pain. However, they’re only effective for about 4-6 hrs

These stay on really well. WAY better than brands like Tiger Balm. I like to cut up the patches & put them anywhere I have pain - even on my face. Probably not recommended but it works!!!!

Not as strong like it said. On the knee for pain.

What more is there to say?

Brilliant product. Can't buy it in Australia any more. Really quick delivery.