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Yunnan Baiyao Plasters are an external adhesive preparation. The currently selectable pack contains five patches. Read the supplied leaflet and ask our pharmacy team about suitability before use.
Key facts
| Current pack | 5 patches |
|---|---|
| Format | Adhesive external plaster; not for swallowing or open wounds |
| Disclosed ingredients | Contains processed caowu and processed xueshangyizhihao (aconite herbs); the complete proprietary formula is not disclosed in the manufacturer leaflet. |
Who it is for
Use only according to the pack leaflet and professional advice. Ask a pharmacist to check suitability before use.
Do not use during pregnancy, on damaged, broken, infected or ulcerated skin or mucous membranes, or if allergic to the plaster, adhesive or ingredients.
How to use
- Check the leaflet and apply only to clean, dry, intact skin as directed.
- Each application must be less than 12 hours. Do not wear for 24 hours or use for prolonged periods or over large areas.
- Remove immediately and seek medical advice if redness, itching, rash or swelling occurs.
- Consult a doctor if treatment is needed beyond seven days or pain is severe or persistent.
Frequently asked questions
What is this product?
A Yunnan Baiyao external adhesive preparation; use the supplied leaflet for complete information.
How long can a patch stay on?
Less than 12 hours, according to the manufacturer’s warning.
Can I combine it with other medicines?
Ask your pharmacist first; external use does not rule out interactions.
Is it the same as the aerosol or powder?
No. Different forms have different directions. Do not substitute their instructions.
Which pack is currently selectable?
Five patches. Check the current selector; no eight-patch option is currently listed.
Can children use it?
Only with a doctor’s guidance and adult supervision.
Safety and storage
- Children, frail older people, people with heart disease or ulcers, and menstruating women should use only with a doctor’s guidance. Ask a professional before use when breastfeeding or taking other medicines. Children must be supervised by an adult.
- The manufacturer warns against combining this product with oral herbal medicines containing banxia, gualou, gualouzi, gualoupi, tianhuafen, chuanbeimu, zhebeimu, pingbeimu, yibeimu, hubeibeimu, bailian or baiji. Ask a pharmacist to check other medicines and herbal products before use.
- People prone to allergies and athletes should seek advice. Do not use if the product changes in appearance.
- Keep away from eyes and mouth. Do not ingest. If irritation develops, remove the plaster, gently clean the skin and seek advice.
- Keep sealed in a cool place below 20°C, away from sunlight and out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use if its appearance has changed or the pack is damaged.
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