Ligusticum (Chuanxiong) External Herb Pouch

Why people use this poultice

Nourilo’s sister in Australia developed plantar fasciitis — a painful inflammation of the thick band of tissue running along the sole of the foot. She had been on Western medication for over two weeks with little improvement; every step was a struggle. Nourilo first suggested warm ginger footbaths to improve circulation, and gentle tapping of the affected area, but the results were modest. Then he came across a method introduced by a well-known health writer, using shredded ligusticum root in a tea-bag pouch placed directly on the painful area. With nothing to lose, his sister tried it. After just two days, the pain had eased enough that she walked around a shopping centre for a full hour without discomfort. A few more days of the same application and the pain was gone entirely. This outcome surprised and delighted them both — and that is why Nourilo is sharing it here. Ligusticum chuanxiong is a root herb long used in Chinese medicine for activating blood circulation, moving stagnant qi, dispelling wind, and relieving pain. The volatile aromatic compounds it contains are released gradually by body heat and pressure, penetrating the tissue directly where the pouch rests.