ANCIENT MARTIAL

FORMULAS FOR HEALTH

AND HEALING

VOLUME 1:

AUTHENTIC RARE
EXTERNAL FORMULAS

BY RODNEY MORGAN & WOLFGANG KRUGER

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Cover Art By Anthony Kratsas

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CONTENTS
Disclaimer……………………………...………………...…...… 6
Introduction…………………………….....……………...…...… 7
How to use this book ……………………..……………...…..…. 8
History…………………………………………………………... 9
Introduction to formulas….………….……………………….… 11
Preparation of herbal formulas…………………………………. 13
Brewing instructions…………………………………….…….... 14
Gao/Poultice/Paste………………………………….……...….... 16
CHAPTER 1: Injury management formulas………………..….. 17
CHAPTER 2: All-purpose conditioning formulas……………... 37
CHAPTER 3: Iron palm formulas……………………….…….. 49
CHAPTER 4: Hand soaks……………………………….…...… 71
CHAPTER 5: Specialty formulas ………………………...…… 74
CHAPTER 6: Public domain…………………………………... 85
Conclusion……………………….……………………………… 92
Biographies………….…………………….…………………….. 94
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DISCLAIMER
We would like to state at this time that we are not licensed Chinese
herbalists nor are we licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners.
As you will see though, you don't need to be either one, to understand
herbs used for dit da. What we are discussing in this book are dit da “folk
remedies” and not mainstream TCM. It would be like saying that if you
are not a doctor that you don’t know what vitamins to take or what they
do. With enough study and dedication you can learn about the proper
combinations of herbs typically used, to tailor these formulas for yourself,
depending on your needs and skill level. These formulas are presented
here in their original form as were presented to us, for historical purposes,
no medical claims are being made and are not meant to diagnose, treat or
cure any ailments or disease, use at your own risk. Rodney Morgan,
Wolfgang Kruger, or anyone else mentioned by name in this book herein,
take no responsibility for the use or misuse of any of these formulas used
in whole or in part. As always, consult your western or TCM physician
before use; obey all laws local, state and federal.
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INTRODUCTION
This book represents thousands of years of tradition. I had a hard time
deciding whether or not to write this book and release these formulas, I
was told by three separate people when I mentioned my intentions that
they thought I was “meant” to do this book. When we decided to “go
ahead” with this project, we had many reservations. Many of the formulas
contained in this two-volume set have never before now been offered
outside of the closed-door schools they were continuously used in, for
decades, for centuries. These reservations we had were legitimate as many
people take this as a “breech of secrecy” and a betrayal to all who have
and hold these formulas. We contacted different masters from different
arts and asked their opinion, they all agreed, if they had as many formulas
as we had, they would publish them with no regrets. They believed as we
do, that secrecy does not promote the art and only allows individuals to
take advantage of others who truly want to expand and save the dying art
of true kung fu and the herbal knowledge that goes with it. The herbal
formulas and knowledge contained in these two volumes have been
painstakingly formulated over the centuries and have culminated in this
one of a kind, first of its kind, tome of herbal formulas. We sincerely hope
you the reader and practitioner appreciate the time, effort and the position
we are putting ourselves in by releasing this info. We hope to promote and
save the dying art of martial horology, it is our hope that after releasing
these formulas, that others may follow so the formulas are not lost but
shared. May these formulas help you in your journey to better kung fu.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

This book is presented in a format so that the user may take this book with
them to any Chinese herb store and be able to get the formulas filled.
Some are presented in pin yin and some in the Chinese characters, either
way you should be able to get any of the formulas filled as most
pharmacies have English-speaking employees willing to help. At the time
of this writing, some ingredients are becoming harder to find in the herbs
stores; specifically snake (bai she), cockroach (tu bei chong), and flying
squirrel poop (wu ling zhi). Your herbalist can make adjustments and
substitutions for these ingredients with no negative effects to the overall
formula. Also we do not condone the use of unethical substances such as
tiger bone, but the ingredients are presented for historical purposes and
substitutions will be made.
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HISTORY
It is my belief that GOD put herbs on this earth for our better health and
happiness.

“The earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his
kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his
kind: and God saw that it was good.” (Genesis 1:12, King James
Version)

So it is that from the beginning of time man has sought to gain knowledge
in the use of herbs for health and healing. The Chinese in my opinion have
done more than any other culture in its cultivation of knowledge of herbs
for health and healing. Chinese herbs have been used for centuries. The
first herbalist in Chinese tradition is Shennong, a mythical personage, who
is said to have tasted hundreds of herbs and poisoned himself numerous
times and used green tea to revive himself. He imparted his knowledge of
medicinal and poisonous plants to farmers. The first Chinese manual on
pharmacology, the Shennong Bencao Jing (Shennong Emperor's Classic
of Materia Medica), lists some 365 medicines of which 252 of them are
herbs, and dates back somewhere in the 1st century B.C. Han dynasty.
Earlier literature included lists of prescriptions for specific ailments,
exemplified by a manuscript Recipes for 52 Ailments, found in the
Mawangdui tomb sealed in 168 B.C. The focus of herbalism is to support
the body's self-healing ability. Herbs nourish us physically, mentally,
emotionally, and spiritually. When we take herbs the essence enters the
acupuncture meridian and adjusts the vital flow of energy in the body.
When applied topically the liniment does this on a slightly weaker level.
Herbs are strong foods, so by eating them we enrich ourselves with a vast
array of nutrients and specific energies. The energetic classification of
herbs is a science, which has been refined over the last 3000 years and is
still ongoing today. Martial Arts and herbal medicine have worked hand in
hand for hundreds of years in what the Chinese call “shang ke”, or trauma
medicine. This is often referred to by the term die da/dit da, which means
fall and strike or contusion. When herbs were mixed into a formula to treat
trauma, they were generally referred to as die da/dit da with the form of
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the medicine added to the end. For example, die da wan is known as a “hit

pill.” If it is a wine or alcohol based formula it would be called die da

jiu/dit da jow. Throughout history most martial artists with herbal
knowledge have made their own secret formula to use on their students
and represent their school and teachings. Often these formulas are
variations of older formulas and just called dit da jow, or “fall and strike
medicine.” Depending on the romanization system used, these formulas
are now known as dit dat jow, tieh ta yao, dee da jow, and any number of
other spellings. The important thing for the martial artist is to understand
the strengths and weaknesses of the various formulas. Chinese herbal
medicine is a vast topic that when properly applied is customized to the
situation at hand, with herbs selected. In practice, usually a patient is
treated with general formulas first and more specific herbal treatments
later. In other words: stop the bleeding, reduce the local pain, and worry
about healing later. Many of the formulas we have and use today come
mainly from the heritage of the Shaolin temple. These formulas were
painstakingly formulated over the centuries. Allot of thought and effort
has gone into the formulation of these. That being said, we encourage the
individual to learn as much as possible about herbs and adjust the formulas
to suit there needs. This in no way takes away from the formula. Anytime
you can make the formula your own, using your gained knowledge and
experience is a credit to you.
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INTRODUCTION TO
FORMULAS
I would like to talk a little about what has become apparent after being
fortunate enough to have looked over so many formulas these past
decades. I like so many others originally started my quest in search of the
all powerful iron palm liniment that surely, by application alone would
produce the ultimate hand! Once you learn that there isn’t such a liniment,
you start to notice that like anything else, you have good formulas and you
have really interesting unique ones. There are core herbs that you will find
in virtually every formula. Most all contain a mixture of the following
herbs. The differences in this were more indicative of province and what
grew in the area, and of course the herbalist used certain herbs he felt were
better for the task. A quick list of the core herbs are as follows:

San Qi (Pseudoginseng)
Mo Yao (Myrrh)
Ru Xiang (Frankincense)
Dang Gui Or Dang Gui Wei ( Angelica/Tail)
Hong Hua (Safflower)
Tao Ren (Peach Kernal)
Fang Feng (Siler Root)
Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark)
Da Huang (Rhubarb)
Zhang Nao (Camphor)
Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel)
Chi Shao (Red Peony)

That said, a few very unique in formulation, formulas have surfaced, that
contain a very new, hardly seen blend of herbs. They are contained in this
book. A couple that stand out, Peter Chan’s iron palm formula, Frank
Yee’s dit da jow and the Fung Do Duk coconut break formula contain
interesting blends a bit different than the norm. We would also like to state
at this time that the two of us presenting in this volume are our formulas
that we have acquired over the decades, presented in the form that we have
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them for our personal use. Over the years the two of us, and close brothers
have tried almost every formula presented here. There may be two or so
that we have not tried. This is another reason to release this info, to get
feedback on the formulas presence in your training regime. We sincerely
hope that these formulas will enhance and enliven your training as much
as it has ours. In this way we are somehow connected to the past masters
as these are some of the very same formulas used hundreds and in some
cases a thousand years ago. In most instances the weights for each
individual herb is given. If the weights are not given your herbalist can
assign weights to them. For one gallon 18 grams of each herb can be
added, all the way up to one ounce of each herb per gallon, to make a
stronger brew. However, more is not always better, after a certain point it
becomes redundant. Some say you have to have different weights for each
herb and that a formula with the same weight for each herb is wrong or
won’t work, this is simply just not the case. As it has been said before this
is ”dit da” and not TCM. These are external formulas. My personal
herbalist has confirmed this and I, along with my brothers have used many
formulas with one ounce of each herb and got fantastic results. As to the
aging of the jow, six weeks will usually suffice, then you can effectively
start using your jow, we recommend at least one hundred days to be sure,
a year of course is better. I will say however after a few years, no one is
exactly sure how long, (three to five in our estimation), your jow will
grow no stronger as there is only so much of each property in the herbs to
be extracted. I have personally used jow that was ten years old, and it was
no stronger than the same jow I had that was only two years old. That
being said, use common sense and experiment for yourself to see if you
can tell any difference in the ages of jows you use.
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PREPERATION OF HERBAL
FORMULAS
The preparation of herbal formulas is not rocket science; it is however a
process that takes time and patience. After acquiring your herbs, most
likely they will have come in a packet all together in their dried and whole
state. There has been debate over whether one should grind their herbs or
leave them whole when brewing formulas. It is our personal belief that
you should at least, course grind the herbs before adding the brewing
medium. The reason we believe this is twofold, and in no way
scientifically backed, first to save space in the jar as sometimes whole
herbs take up a lot of space, depending on the size of the formula used,
and you get less than the full gallon of liquid into the jar with the herbs.
We also believe that by grinding the herbs course you get what most refer
to as, “more contact space”, on the herbs for the brewing medium, and
“should” speed up the brewing process slightly, and “should” help the
medium to pull all of the properties out of the herbs. Some herbs in a
formula may call for “treatment.” Herbs that would be considered toxic
and need to be treated before use to reduce or nullify toxicity have already
been treated before they reach the pharmacy. If any herbs need to be
treated, we will denote it on the formula page. Three common herbs to be
treated are, ru xiang, mo yao, and zi ran tong. These herbs are commonly
vinegar dipped and dried multiple times to help in the breakdown process
to allow for more of the properties to be completely pulled out into
solution. Herbs can also be treated by frying in vinegar, wine or a brine
solution, or charred to enhance their properties. Frying in vinegar makes
them more astringent, pain relieving, blood moving, and anti toxic. Fried
in Wine, herbs will be more beneficial for circulation, and relieving pain.
There are herb shops that place great emphasis on this practice for martial
art formulas and charge extra. The results, when used in external dit da
formulas are minimal.
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BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
The brewing process for brewing high quality dit da jow liniment is fairly
simple. This is a general brewing instruction for most of the external
herbal formulas you will run into. Grind herbs to a course grind, using a
household blender or food processor. Place the herbs in the container to be
used. Now this is where my opinion comes in. I believe you should heat
the brewing medium before adding it to the herbs to be extracted. Now
some will argue with me and state the volatile oils in certain fauna
ingredients will be ruined or lost. I totally disagree with this, after my
experiments with jow brewing I believe it “jump starts” the formula and in
the end produces a more powerful jow. I do not however believe you
should “cook” the formula for hours. I believe you can do this for instant
results and a jow that is ready to use immediately as soon as it cools but
we believe it does not produce a superior jow, as only “aging” will do this.
Now with that being said, heat the brewing medium until you cannot
comfortably hold your finger in it, then pour it onto the herbs, place lid on
container and agitate for at least fifteen minutes. Then place the container
in a cool dry place out of reach of children or pets or anything that could
damage your container. On this note I would like to recommend you take
some extra care in storing your jow. I lost a one-gallon jar of jow seven
years ago by not properly storing it during a move and it was broken and
none saved. Learn a lesson from me and be redundant on protecting your
investment, you can replace the herbs, but “you can’t buy a second of time
with an ounce of gold.” In ancient times the storage place of choice was to
bury the container three feet in the ground. There are many reasons for
this, I believe, the main reason here is, it is a safe climate controlled
environment. I will say however that I have used jow that has been brewed
underground and I will say it has a different “feel,” cooler and smoother in
texture. This gets into the metaphysical and energy theory, which at this
time I will not go into. So what alcohol is best for these folklore remedies?
The most widely used medium today is vodka. Some masters prefer and
recommend others. For example, Wing Lam prefers to use red kaoliang
wine for his jow base, as red kaoliang has alcohol content similar to
vodka. It isn't as drying as vodka but dries a bit "tacky" on the skin which
some prefer. Master Gene Chicoine from Ho Chun uses Seagram’s Seven
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whiskey exclusively in his formulas, and he feels it produces a powerful
liniment. However, we think that using vodka, or the kaoliang produces a
smoother mixture. Let the brew sit for at least one hundred days, agitating
for five minutes daily. Usually six weeks will be long enough if you have
to use some, but I believe one hundred days is optimal before use.
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GAO/POULTICE/PASTE
Sometimes it is necessary and more convenient to use a formula in paste
form. It will adhere to the area being treated more readily and easily.
Almost any formula can be made into a paste, and others are designed for
this purpose. Simply grind the herbal formula to be used into a powder
then select a medium such as beeswax or petroleum jelly. Heat the
medium in the jar it is to be stored in, using the double boiler method
water bath, until it is melted and easily stirred. Remove the container from
the water and using a utensil to stir the medium, I find a chopstick is best,
start adding the powdered herb stirring continually until the paste thickens
and cannot be stirred. This will insure the herbs are completely mixed to
form the paste. This method is best used for formulas you would want to
keep on hand and have ready for injuries. Apply to injured area and cover
with plastic wrap and an elastic bandage, not tight, to keep in place and to
stop from getting it everywhere. Herbs can also be made into a poultice by
first powdering the formula to be used, then adding alcohol or green tea to
the herbs to form a paste. The method of using green tea is preferable
when you have a “hot” injury or bruise, as it is very cooling in nature.
Apply poultice then cover with plastic wrap and an elastic bandage, not
tight, to keep it in place and to stop it from getting all over.
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CHAPTER 1

INJURY MANAGEMENT
FORMULAS
In this first chapter we will cover formulas for the treatment of injuries
sustained in the practice of the martial arts, such as hard sparring and the
daily rigors of life in general, to the point of being “all beat up” or “cut
up.” These formulas are to be used as soon after the injury is sustained as
possible. Rub the jow thoroughly into the affected area using circular
motions and linear, rubbing towards the heart. Usually, three applications
a day for three days will see a dramatic improvement, if not a total
improvement of the area.
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ANCIENT WAY DIT DA JOW RECIPE

Fu Zi (Aconite) -- 21 g
Ban Xia (Pinellia) -- 21 g
Di Gu Pi (Lycium Bark) -- 56 g
Bai Bu (Stemona) -- 56 g
Long Gu (Dragon Bone) -- 28 g
Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema) -- 28 g
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 28 g
She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Seed) -- 28 g
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) -- 28g
San Qi (Pseudoginseng) -- 14 g
Xue Jie (Dragon Blood) -- 28 g
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 28 g
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 28 g
Ding Xiang (Cloves) -- 28 g
Dang Gui (Angelica) -- 28 g
Da Huang (Rhubarb) -- 28 g
Zhang Nao (Camphor) -- 14 g
Menthol -- 14 g. Use Bo He (Mentha)

*also referred to as monks fist

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BA XIAN DIT DA JOW

DIE DA HAO FANG INJURY DIT DA JOW

Dang Gui (Angelica) -- 1.5 oz

Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 1.5 oz
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 1.5 oz
Niu Xi (Achyranthes) -- 1.5 oz
Fang Feng (Siler) -- 1.5 oz
Ji Xue Teng (Millettia) -- 1.5 oz
Chi Shao (Red Peony) -- 1.5 oz
Fu Ling (Poria) -- 1 oz
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 1 oz
Su Mu (Sappan Wood) -- 1 oz
San/Tian Qi (Pseudoginseng) -- 1 oz
Bai Zhi (Fragrant Angelica) -- 1 oz
Da Huang (Rhubarb) -- 0.5 oz
Gan Cao (Licorice) -- 0.5 oz
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DIE DA JIU FANG TRAUMA JOW

San Qi (Pseudoginseng) -- 2 oz
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 1 oz
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 1 oz
Xue Jie (Dragon Blood) -- 1 oz
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 18 g
Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) -- 18 g
Dang Gui Wei (Angelica Tail) -- 18 g
Ze Lan (Bugle Weed) -- 18 g
San Leng (Bur-Reed) -- 18 g
E Zhu (Zedoaria) -- 18 g
Zi Ran Tong (Pyrite) -- 18 g
Su Mu (Sappan Wood) -- 18 g
Da Huang (Rhubarb) -- 18 g
Niu Xi (Achyranthes) -- 18 g
Chuan Po Shi (Cudrania) -- 18 g
Chuan Shan Long (Japanese Yam) -- 18 g
Yu Jin (Turmeric Tuber) -- 18 g
Xiang Fu (Cyperus) -- 18 g
Sheng Di Huang (Rehamnnia) -- 18 g
Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) -- 18 g
Mu Gua (Quince Fruit) -- 18 g
Xi Xing (Wild Ginger) -- 18 g
Wei Ling Xian (Clematis) -- 18 g
Bai Zhi (White Angelica) -- 18 g
Fang Feng (Siler Root) -- 18 g
Qiang Huo (Notopterygium) -- 18 g
Du Huo (Angelica Pub.) -- 18 g
Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanax) -- 18 g
Cau Wu (Aconite Kusnezoff) -- 18 g
Chuan Wu (Sichuan Aconite) -- 18 g
Song Jie (Pine Branch) -- 18 g
Ji Xue Teng (Millettia) -- 18 g
Mu Dan Pi (mountain Peony) -- 18 g
Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel) -- 18 g
Tu Bie Chong (Eupolyphaga) -- 18 g
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Mu Xiang (Auklandia) -- 18 g
Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis) -- 18 g
Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria) -- 18 g
Xu Duan (Dipsacus) -- 18 g
Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine Vine) -- 18 g
Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema) -- 18 g
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DRAGON’S BLOOD LINIMENT

This liniment is for the treatment of blood stasis due to traumatic injury
when there is pronounced pain and ecchymosis.

FUNCTIONS
Quickens the blood and dispels stasis, moves the qi, disperses swelling,
and stops pain.

INGREDIENTS
Xue Jie (Sanguis Draconis)
Song Jie (Lignum Pini Nodi)
Ru Xiang (Olibanum)
Mo Yao (Myrrha)
Da Huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei)
Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
Su Mu (Lignum Sappan)
San Qi (Radix Notoginseng)
Zhang Nao (Camphora)
Bing Pian (Borneolum)

INDICATIONS
For relatively recent traumatic injuries such as contusions, sprains, and
strains characterized by pain, swelling, and pronounced black-and-bluing.

METHOD OF USE
Apply liberally to the affected area 3-5 times per day. For external use
only, do not take internally.

FORMULA RATIONALE
Xue Jie, Song Jie, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Da Huang, Hong Hua, Su Mu, and
San Qi all quicken the blood and dispel stasis and all are commonly used
for the treatment of traumatic injury within Chinese medicine. Mo Yao
and Ru Xiang are also empirically extremely effective for stopping pain,
while San Qi also has the ability to stop bleeding. Zhang Nao and Bing
Pian aromatically penetrate and free the flow of blockage and obstruction
as well as disperse swelling and stop pain.
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“HSING I" DIT DA JOW

Sheng Di Huan --9 g

Tao Ren -- 9 g
Wu Jia pi -- 9 g
Mu Gua -- 9 g
Niu Xi -- 9 g
Su Mu -- 9 g
Bing Lang -- 9 g
Huang Qin -- 9 g
Huang Bai -- 9 g
Da Huang -- 9 g
Wang Bu -- 1 g
liu Xing -- 1 g
Hong Hua -- 12 g
Xiang Fu --12 g
Fu Rong Ye -- 6 g
prepared Ru Xian -- 6 g
prepared Mo Yao -- 6 g
prepared Cao Wu -- 6 g
Chen Pi -- 6 g
Sheng Jiang -- 6 g
Ai Ye -- 15 g
Mu Zei -- 15 g
Tu Bie Chong -- 15 g
prepared Zi Ran Tong -- 15 g
Bai Zhi -- 15 g
Xue Yu Tan -- 15 g
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NORTH SHAOLIN TRAINING DIT DA JOW

Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 28 g
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 28 g
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 28 g
Dang Gui Wei (Angelica Tail) -- 28 g
Zhi Ke (Immature Orange) -- 28 g
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) -- 28 g
Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) -- 28 g
Mu Xiang (Auklandia) -- 28 g
Chen Xiang (Aquilaria Wood) -- 14 g
Jing Jie (Schizonepeta) -- 28 g
Chi Shao (Red Peony) -- 28 g
Jie Geng (Platycodon) -- 14 g
Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) -- 28 g
Long gu (Dragon Bone) -- 28+ g
Mu Dan Pi (Mountain Peony) -- 14 g
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NORTHERN PRAYING MANTIS DIT DA JOW

Zi Wan (Aster Root) -- 28 g

Chuan Wu (Aconite) -- 28 g
Ban Xia (Pinellia) -- 28 g
Long Gu (Dragon Bone) -- 28 g
Hua Jiao (Prickly Ash Pepper) -- 28 g
Fu Hai Shi (Pumice) -- 21 g
Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema) -- 28 g
Gou Qi Zi (Lycium Fruit) -- 28 g
Cao Wu (Wild Aconite) -- 28 g
Liu Huang (Sulfur) -- 14 g
Bai Bu (Stemona) -- 28 g
Li Lu (Veratrum) -- 21 g
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SHAOLIN DIE DA SHEN LIANG FAN

Brassica Seed (Ya Dan Zi) -- 3/4

Acanthropanax (Wu Jia Pi) -- 1
Curcuma (Yu Jin) -- 1 1/2
Zedoria (E Zhu) -- 3/4
Eupatorium (Pei Lan) -- 3/4
Prunus Persica (Tao Ren) -- 3/4
Angelica Senisis (Dang Gui) -- 1 root tips
Dipsacius Asper (Xu Duan) -- 3/4
Ledebouriellae Radix (Fang Feng) -- 3/4
Myrrh Gum (Mei Yao) -- 1 1/2
Notogensing (T'ien Ch'i/San Qi) -- 2
Peony Red (Chi Shao) -- 3/4
Gardenia Fructus (Zhi ZI) -- 1/2
Mastic (Ru Xiang) -- 3/4
Drynaria (Gu Sui Bu) -- 1/2
Aconite Tsao Wu (Fu Zi) -- 1/2
Arasima Raw (Tian Nan Xing) -- 1/2
Aqularia Lignum (Chen Xiang) -- 1/2
Sappon Lignum (Su Mu) -- 1/2
Draconis Resina (Xue Jie) -- 3/4
Saussurea (Mu Xiang) -- 1/2
Native Copper Pyrite (Zi Ran Tong) -- 1
Rhizoma Rhei (Da Huang) -- 1/2
Carthamus (Hong Hua) -- 1/2
Spargani Stoloniferum (San Leng) -- 1
Eupolyphaga (Tu Bie Chong) -- 1/2
Lycoperdon Spora (Hai Jin Sha) -- 1
Pinellia Tuber (Ban Xia) -- 1/2
Fel Ursi (Xiong Dan) Bear Gall Bladder -- 1/8
Bovus Calcia (Niu Huang) Bovine Gall Stone -- 1/2
Pangalian (Chuan Shan Jia) Anteater Scales -- 1/2
Ligusticum Porteri (Gao Ben) Tie Da Yin Chen -- 3 Osha Root
Styrenchi Semen (Ma Ch'ien) -- 1/4 (The Pony's Favorite)
Acronychiae (Shatang Mu) -- 1/2
Ligusticum Wallachii (Nu Zhen Zi) raw -- 1
Pyrolucte (Wu Ming Yi) --1
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*All weights are ounces*

THIS FORMULA IS POISONOUS. This formula makes 1 1/4 to 1 1/2

gallons of very strong medicine for gong fu training - bruises, fractures
and broken bones. Simmer herbs for hours in 1/2 gallon of whiskey, then
place herbs in a jar and add the rest of the whiskey. Let age for at least
three months, the longer the better. Mike Biggie added “African bird
cayenne” to this formula to make it stronger.
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QI LI SAN VARIATION

Xue Jie (Dragon Blood) -- 4 oz

Liu Ji Nu (Artemesia) -- 28 g
Hong Hua (Carthamus/Safflower) -- 28 g
Er Cha (Catechu) -- 28 g
Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) -- 28 g
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 28 g
Ding Xiang (Cloves) -- 28 g
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 28 g
Ban Xia (Pinella) -- 28 g
Bing Pain (Borneol) -- 5 g

This is an old injury formula, being sold to the public since the early ‘60s.
This formula can be used as a base for more complex formulas.
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SHAOLIN DIT DA JOW EXTERNAL TRAINING WINE

Zhang Nao (Camphor) -- 10 g

Zhi Zi (Cape Jasmine/Gardenia) -- 14 g
Cao Wu (Kusenoff Aconite) -- 25 g
Chuan Wu (Aconite) -- 25 g
Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema) -- 25 g
Ban Xia (Pinellia) -- 1 oz
Pu Huang (Cattail Pollen) -- 1 oz
Mu Gua (Chinese Quince) -- 4 oz
Da Huang (Rhubarb) -- 3 oz
Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanax) -- 2 oz
Qiang huo (Notopterygium) -- 4 oz
Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica) -- 4 oz
Chi Shao (Red Peony) -- 3 oz
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TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN DIT DA JOW TRAMA WINE

Dang Gui Wei

Hong Hua
Ru Xiang
Mo Yao
Chen Xiang
Mu Xiang
Zhi Ke
Jie Geng
Mu Dan Pi
Chuan Xiong
Jing Jie
Tao Ren
Zhi Zi
Chi Shao
Xue Jie

10g each. Grind and put in 50% liquor two a liter. Keep for at least seven
days before use.
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SHAOLIN WU XIANG JIU (Five Fragrance Wine)

Dang Gui (Angelica Root) -- 2 oz

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) -- 1.5 oz
Su Mu (Sappan Wood) -- 1.5 oz
Huan Niu Xi (Achyranthes) -- 1.5 oz
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 1 oz
Ding Xiang (Clove) -- 18 g
Mu Xiang (Auklandia) -- 18 g
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 18 g
Tan Xiang -- (Sandal Wood) -- 18 g
Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel) -- 18 g

This is a very old formula, and is also used as base for more complex
formulas, but a good stand-alone.
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TRADITIONAL WING CHUN JOW RECIPE

Gao Liang Jiang (Galangal) -- 8 chien

Bai Zhi (White Angelica) -- 8 chien
Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis) -- 8 chien
Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema) -- 8 chien
Ban Xia (Pinellia) -- 8 chien
Chuan Wu (Aconite) -- 8 chien
Cao Wu (Wild Aconite) -- 8 chien
Hua Jiao (Prickly Ash Pepper) -- 8 chien
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 8 chien
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 8 chien
Zhi Zi (Gardenia) -- 8 chien
Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) -- 6 chien
Jiang Huang (Turmeric) -- 6 chien
Myrrh (Mo Yao) -- 6 chien
Dang Gui Wei (Angelica Tail) -- 6 chien
Ge Gen (Kudzu Root) -- 6 chien
Hu Jiao (Pepper Fruit) -- 6 chien
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10,000 ABILITIES TO STOP BLEEDING

Ma Bo -- 30 g
Sheng Di Huang -- 30 g
Bai Ji --30 g
Jin Yin Hua -- 30 g
Xue Yu Tan -- 15 g
Da Huang -- 9 g
Zhi Zi -- 9 g
Huang Bai -- 9 g
Huang Lian -- 9 g
Er Cha -- 15 g
Ru Xiang -- 12 g (vineagar dip 3 times)
Mo Yao -- 12 g (vinegar dip 3 times)
Xue Jie -- 10 g
Zi Ran Tong -- 15 g (vineagar dip 7 times)
She Xiang -- 3 g
Bing Pian -- 3 g

This is a formula I personally use, for any cuts or scrapes. Treat the zi ran
tong, ru xiang and mo yao, then grind to a powder and keep in an airtight
jar for use. Sprinkle a few pinches on any cut or scrape. It will stop
bleeding immediately.
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MODIFIED SAN HUANG SAN

Da Huang (Rhubarb) -- 1 oz
Huang Qin (Skullcap) -- 1 oz
Huang Bai (Phellodendron) -- 1 oz
Hong Hua (Safflower) -- 1 oz
Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion) -- 1 oz
Zhi Zi (Gardenia) -- 1 oz

Can be made into a paste using petroleum base or green tea. Use on any
injury where you would use ice on the injury. Spread on injury about an
inch thick and leave for twenty-four hours, then follow up with and injury
jow.
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SHI CHUAN XIU XUE TANG

(General Purpose Stop Blood Formula)

Dang Gui (Angelica) -- 28 g

Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) -- 18 g
Hong Hua (Carthamus/Safflower)- - 18 g
Chen Pi (Aged Citrus Peel) -- 18 g
Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) -- 18 g
Zhi Ke (Immature Orange Peel) -- 12 g
Gan Cao (Licorice Root) -- 12 g
Mu Tong (Akebia) -- 12 g
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 12 g
Mu Xiang (Saussaurea) -- 9 g
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 9 g

This formula is to be made into a powder. Grind the ingredients to a fine

powder. Keep in an airtight jar for later use. Sprinkle the powder on any
bleeding wound to stop the bleeding instantly.
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TIGER BALM

These 2 formulas are for “tiger balm” which is a trademark brand, and I
am making no claims as to this being the original formula. These are much
better than the internet version that just states you add cayenne pepper to
vapor rub and you have tiger balm, which is just ridiculous and simply not
the case.

White Tiger Balm in proportions:

Dementholized Mint Oil 24 parts

Cajeput Oil 20 parts
Camphor 16 parts
Menthol 12 parts
Clove Oil 2 parts
Paraffin Base

Red Tiger Balm in proportions:

Camphor 35 parts
Menthol 15 parts
Cajeput Oil 10 parts
Dementholized Mint Oil 10 parts
Clove Oil 7.5 parts
Cinnamon Oil 7.5 parts
Paraffin base

*See instructions for making pastes and poultices.

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CHAPTER 2

ALL-PURPOSE
CONDITIONING FORMULAS
All-purpose dit da jows are just that, they serve many purposes in one
formula. Some lend their ability more towards the conditioning side, such
as the golden lotus, but all are capable of healing as well as conditioning.
It is always good to have some all purpose jow around. It makes it much
easier in traveling and not having to carry two to three different jows for
various purposes. They can also be used as bases for more complex
formulas depending on your needs. We have included these formulas to
better serve you by rounding out your collection to make it more versatile.
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GOLDEN LOTUS IRON PALM/BODY DIT DA JOW

Dang Gui (Angleica Root) -- 28 g

Dang Gui Wei (Angelica tail) -- 28 g
Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria) -- 28 g
Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root) -- 28 g
Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanax Bark) -- 28 g
Hai Feng Teng (Kadsura Stem) -- 28 g
Mu Gua (Quince Fruit) -- 28 g
Mu Tong (Akebia) -- 21 g
Bai Zhi (White Angelica) -- 21 g
Song Jie (Pine Branch) -- 28 g
Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) -- 28 g
Jiang Huang (Turmeric) -- 28 g
Du Huo (Angelica Pub.) -- 28 g
Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark) -- 14 g
Xu Duan (Dipsacus Root) -- 28 g
Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) -- 28 g
She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Seed) -- 28 g
Kuan Jin Teng (Tinospora) -- 28 g
Wei Ling Xian (Clematis Root) -- 14 g
Qin Jian (Gentian Root) -- 14 g
Long Gu (Dragon Bone) -- 42 g
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) -- 28 g
Mo Yao (Myrrh) -- 28 g
Xue Jie (Dragons blood) -- 28 g
Hua Jiao (Prickly Ash Pepper) -- 14 g
Gao Liang Jiang (Galangal Rhizome) -- 14 g
Fang Feng (Siler Root) -- 14 g
Cang Zhu (Black Atractylodes) -- 28 g
Qiang Huo (Notopterygium) -- 21 g
Liu Ji Nu (Artemesia) -- 14 g
Jiang Xiang (Dalbergia Rosewood) -- 28 g
Xiang Fu (Cyperus nut) -- 28 g
Fu Ling (Poria) -- 28 g
Ba Ji Tian (Morinda root) -- 21 g
Bai She (snake) -- 21 g
Chan tui (cicada molting) --20 g
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Bei jia (turtle shell) -- 20 g

This is a very old formula. It is one of my favorites. The formula presented

here has been masterly modified by my teacher’s teacher, Dr.“John”
Winglok Ng, to better serve his students. It is presented in the all-purpose
formulas section because of its abilities to adapt to any training needs. I
personally use it for iron body training, including forearms and shins.
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SHAOLIN RETURN THE SPIRIT JOW

Mo Yao -- 1 oz
Jiang Huang -- 1 oz
Ru Xiang -- 1 oz
Hong Hua -- 1 oz
Tao Ren -- 1 oz
Dang Gui Wei -- 1 oz
San Leng -- 24 g
E Zhu -- 24 g
Ji Xue Teng -- 24 g
Tu Bie Chong -- 21 g
Xue Jie -- 21 g
Xu Duan -- 18 g
Song Jie -- 18 g
Qian Nian Jian -- 18 g
Wei Ling Xian -- 18 g
Ma Qian Zi -- 18 g
Jin Qian Cao -- 15 g
Chuan Lian Zi -- 15 g
Di Gu Pi -- 15 g
Bai Hua She Cao -- 15 g
Bai Wei -- 15 g
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HUNG GAR DIT DA JOW

(Training Formula-Forearm and Hand Conditioner)

Hong Hua -- 18 g Wu Yao -- 18 g

Dang Gui Wei -- 18 g Sheng Di Huang -- 18 g
Ze Lan -- 18 g Tian San Qi -- 60 g
San Leng -- 18 g Gui Zhi -- 18 g
E Zhu -- 18 g Mu Gua -- 18 g
prepared Ru Xiang -- 30 g Xi Xin -- 18 g
prepared Mo Yao -- 30 g Wei Ling Xian -- 18 g
prepared Zi Ran Tong -- 18 g Bai Zhi -- 18 g
Su Mu -- 18 g Tao Ren -- 18 g
Da Huang -- 18 g Fang Feng -- 18 g
Niu Xi -- 18 g Qiang Huo -- 18 g
Hou Po -- 18 g Du Huo -- 18 g
Chuan Shan Long -- 18 g Wu Jia Pi -- 18 g
Yu Jin -- 18 g prepared Cao Wu -- 18 g
Xue Jie -- 30 g
prepared Chuan Wu -- 18 g
Song Jie -- 18 g
Ji Xue Teng -- 18 g
Mu Dan Pi -- 18 g
Zhi Ke – 18 g
Tu Bie Chong -- 18 g
Mu Xiang -- 18 g
Yan Hu Suo -- 18 g
Gu Sui Bu -- 18 g
Xu Duan -- 18 g
Luo Shi Teng -- 18 g
prepared Tian Nan Xing -- 18 g
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WING CHUN JOW

c = Chin:
One Leung is equal to 10 Chin. The Leung is the Chinese Ounce. One
English Ounce is Equal to 7.5 Chin.

Gao Liang Jiang -- 4 c

Mo Yao -- 3 c
Yan Hu Suo -- 4 c
Nan Xing -- 4 c
Ban Xia -- 4 c
Chuan Wu -- 4 c
Tsao Wu -- 4 c
Dang Guei Wei -- 3 c
Tao Ren -- 3 c
Fu Zi -- 3 c
Jiang Huang -- 3 c
Bai Zhi -- 4 c
Chuan Chiao -- 4 c
Hong Hua -- 4 c
Ru Xiang -- 4 c
Chieh Ken -- 3 c
Hua Chiao -- 3 c
Zhi Zi -- 4 c

This is a traditional Wing Chun dit da jow.

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BAK FU PAI JOW

Huang Bai/Cortex Phellodendri - Amur Cork Tree Bark

Zhi Zi/Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis - Jasmine Fruit Gardenia
Sheng Di Huang/Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae - Chinese Foxglove Root
Xi Xin/Herba Cum Radice Asari - Chinese Wild Ginger
Da Huang/Radix et Rhizoma Raei - Rhubarb
Wu Jia Pi/Cortex Acanthopanacis - Acanathoranax Root Bark
Tian Nan Xing/Rhizoma Arisaematis - Arisaema Tangerine
Quing Pi/Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Veride - Tangerine Peel
Yan Hu Suo/Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo - Corydalis Rhizome
Yu Jin/Tuber Curcumae - Tumeric Tuber Curcuma
Jiang Huang/Rhizoma Curcumae Longae - Tumeric Rhizome
Ru Xiang/Gummi Olibanum - Frankincense
Mo Yao/Myrrha - Myrrh
Su Mu/Lignum Jappan - Sappan Wood
Chuan Wu/Radix Aconiti Crmichaeli - Aconite Bitter(Toxic)
Cao Wu/Radix Aconiti Kosnezoffii - Wild Aconite
Dang Shen/Radix Codonopsitis Pilosulae - Condonopsis Root
Du Zhong/Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis - Eucommia Bark
Gu Sui Bu/Rhizoma Drynariae - Drynaria Rhizome

Add 30 grams of each herb makes 1.5gal.

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BAK FU PAI #2

Gu Sui Bu - RHIZOMA DRYNARIAE - Drynaria Rhizome

Liu Ji Nu - HERBA ARTEMISIAE ANOMALIAE - Artemisia Anomala
Chuan Xiong - RADIX LANGUISTI CHUANXIONG - Szechuan Lovage
Root
Rou Cong Rong - HERBA CISTANCHES DESERTICOLAE - Cistanche
Du Zhong - CORTEX EUCOMMIAE ULMOIDIS - Eucommia Bark
Ru Xiang - GUMMI OLIBANUM - Frankincense
Mo Yao - MYRRHA - Myrrh
Xue Jie - SANGUIS DRACONIS - Dragon's Blood
Fu Ling Pi - CORTEX PORIAE COCUS - Poria Skin
Luo Shi Teng - CAULIS TRACHELOSPERMI JASMINOIDIS - Star
Jasmine Stem
Xu Duan - RADIX DIPSACI ASPERI - Japanese Teasel Root
Hai Feng Teng - CAULIS PIPERIS FUTOKADSURAE - Kadsura Stem
Wu Jia Pi - CORTEX ACANTHOPANACIS - Acanthopanax Root Bark
Yu Jin - TUBER CURCUMAE - Tumeric Tuber
Gui Zhi - RAMULUS CINNAMOMI CASSIAE - Cinnamon Twig
Sheng Jiang - RHIZOMA ZINGIBERIS OFFICINALIS - Fresh Ginger
Rhizome
Bai Zhi - RADIX ANGELICAE DAHURICAE - Angelica Root
Niu Xi - RADIX ACHYRANTHIS BIDENTATAE - Achyranthes Root
Wei Ling Xian - RADIX CLEMATIDIS - Chinese Clematis Root
Dang Gui - RADIX ANGELICAE SINENSIS - Chinese Angelica Root
Xiang Fu - RHIZOMA CYPERI ROTUNDI - Nut-Grass Rhizome
Song Jie - LIGNUM PIDI NODI - Knotty Pine Wood
Qin Jian - RADIX GENTIANAE QINJIAO - Gentiana Macrophylla Root
Cang Zhu - RHIZOMA ATRACTYLODIS - Atractylodes (black)
Rhizome
Qiang Huo - RHIZOMA ET RADIX NOTOPTERYGII - Notopterygium
Root
Mu Gua - FRUCTUS CHAENOMELIS - Chinese Quince Fruit

One Ounce of each Herb – 2 Gallons of Vodka

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CLOUDS IN HEAVEN
ALL PURPOSE DIT DA JOW/PADDING

Ru Xiong -- 2 oz
Ba Ji Tan -- 2 oz
Dang Gui -- 2 oz
Sheng Di Huang -- 3 oz
Gui Zhi -- 1 oz
San Qi -- 2 oz
Qing Pi -- 1.5 oz
Hong Hua -- 1.5 oz
Bezoar -- 1.5 oz (substitute goldenseal root)
Ci Wi Jia -- 1 oz
Ze Xie -- 2 oz
Yan Hu Suo -- 1.5 oz
Du Zhong -- 2 oz
Jing Jie -- 1 oz
Hu Gu -- 2 oz
Rou Gui -- 1 oz
Yu Jin -- 1.5 oz
Zhi Ke -- 1.5 oz
Chi Shao -- 1.5 oz
Xu Duan -- 1.5 oz
Mu Dan Pi -- 2 oz
Mo Yao -- 3 oz
Xue Xie -- 1 oz
Zhi Zi -- 2 oz

Half the herbs are to be used as an all-purpose dit da jow for any external
injuries. Have the other half of herbs ground to a powder and use in
conjunction as a padding/poultice. Make a paste of the powdered herbs
and spread it 1/4" thick on gauze or cotton material, then place over the
closed injury.
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GUA'S IMPERIAL FIRE TRAINING JOW

San Qi (Pseudoginseng) -- 1 oz
Cang Zhu (White Atractylodes) -- 1 oz
Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) -- 1 oz
Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) -- 1 oz
Chuan Wu (Aconite) -- 1 oz
Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium) -- 1 oz
Gao Liang Jiang (Galangal) -- 1 oz
Cong Bai -- 21 g
Dang Gui Wei (Angelica Tail) -- 1 oz
Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) -- 21 g
Nu Zhen Zi (Privet Seed) -- 21 g
Zhang Nao (Camphor) -- 21 g
Bo He (Field Mint) -- 14 g

Some have used this in the past as a beginner’s conditioning formula but
falls as an all-purpose in our book. Can be modified to make a beginners
iron palm formula.
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BA XIAN EIGHT IMMORTALS

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ALL PURPOSE DIT DA JOW

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CHAPTER 3

IRON PALM FORMULAS

Presented in this chapter are, Iron Palm specific jow recipes. We believe
that the use of a lineage based iron palm specific jow will speed the
process of developing the best iron palm you can obtain. Some of the
formulas presented in this chapter are famous formulas from famous
masters of past and present, but all are of the highest quality and
formulated for iron palm solely and for use on the hands specifically, as
they are formulated to draw the qi to the hands, open the channels in the
hands and protect and strengthen the hands, other jows are better for
general conditioning.
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CHAN NING TONG

To Prepare: Mix herbs with one and one half gallons of 80 proof whiskey
or vodka; age for a minimum of 90-days, 365 days preferred. Mike Biggie
(the sole inheritor of this formula from Peter Chan) brought this formula to
the public. * This is the favorite formula of the authors.
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KU YU CHEONG

* Makes one gallon.

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WONG FEI HUNG/10 TIGERS IRON PALM DIT DA JOW

Chi Shao Yao -- 9 g

Da Huang -- 15 g
Dang Gui Wei -- 30 g
Fang Feng -- 9 g
Gan Cao -- 9 g
Gu Sui Bu -- 9 g
Gui Zhi -- 6 g
Hong Hua -- 9 g
Luo Shi Teng -- 9 g
Mo Yao -- 15 g
Mu Gua -- 9 g
Qiang Huo -- 9 g
Ru Xiang -- 9 g
Su Mu -- 15 g
Tao Ren -- 9 g
San Qi -- 30 g
Wu Jia Pi -- 9 g
Xu Duan -- 12 g
Xue Jie -- 9 g
Ze Lan -- 9 g
Zi Ran Tong -- 15 g

This is a closed-door formula, given to us by a Chin Woo disciple and is

said to originate from the Chin Woo Federation.
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LOTUS PALMS IRON PALM DIT DA JOW

Zi Ran Tong -- 21 g Mo Yao -- 30 g

Ou Jie -- 14 g Dang Gui Wei -- 14 g
Hong Hua -- 30 g Song Jie -- 14 g
Tao Ren -- 14 g Chuan Xiong -- 14 g
Hu Po -- 14 g Rou Gui -- 14 g
Qing Pi -- 14 g Qin Jiao -- 14 g
Chen Xiang -- 14 g Liu Ji Nu -- 14 g
Mu Xiang -- 14 g Yu Jin -- 14 g
Gu Sui Bu -- 14 g Hai Feng Teng -- 14 g
Du Zhong -- 14 g Qiang Huo -- 14 g
Xue Jie -- 14 g Luo Shi Teng -- 14 g
Xu Duan -- 14 g San Qi -- 30 g
Cang Zhu -- 14 g Jing Jie -- 14 g
Wei Ling Xian -- 14 g Jiang Huang -- 14 g
Wu Jia Pi -- 14 g Li Lu -- 9 g
Ru Xiang -- 30 g Shu Di -- 9 g

This iron palm specific jow is offered here as a testament in my

willingness to share info, as I (Rod Morgan) am the formulator of this jow.
I had some help from a good friend and herbalist. This jow was formulated
to my specifications, the way I think an iron palm specific jow should act
upon the practitioner and contains no animal parts.
Since this is a new formula it needs trial to see the efficacy.
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FRANK YEE’S HUNG GAR KUNG FU ACADEMY IRON

PALM DIT DA JOW

Dang Gui Wei -- 10 chin

Tien Chi -- 10 chin
Tao Ren -- 3 chin
Chi Shao Yao -- 3chin
Su Mu -- 5 chin
Hong Hua -- 3 chin
Ze Lan -- 3 chin
Xu Duan -- 4 chin
Gu Sui Bu -- 3 chin
Chi Gian Long -- 5 chin
Wu Jia Pi -- 3 chin
Mu Qua -- 3 chin
Kua Jin Teng -- 3 chin
Fang Feng -- 3 chin
Gui Zhi -- 2 chin
Qiang Huo -- 3 chin
Xue Jie -- 3 chin
Ru Xiang -- 5 chin
Mo Yao -- 5 chin
Gan Cao -- 3 chin
Da Huang -- 5 chin
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SHAOLIN (Fukien) IRON PALM DIT DA JOW

Hong Hua -- 45 g
Chuan Wu (Zhi) (Processed) -- 6 g
Chi Shao -- 9 g
Pu Huang -- 15 g
Gu Sui Bu -- 15 g
Qiang Huo -- 15 g
Gui Zhi -- 15 g
Wu Jia Pi -- 18 g
Fang Feng -- 9 g
Zhi Zi -- 15 g
Niu Xi (Huai) -- 15 g
Tao Ren -- 15 g
Wu Bei Zi -- 4.5 g
Zi Ran Tong -- 15 g
Bai Zhi -- 7.5 g
Xiang Fu -- 12 g
Di Long -- 30 g
Xue Jie -- 12 g
Cao Wu (Zhi) (Processed) -- 6 g
Ru Xiang -- 6 g
Ban Xia -- 6 g
Du Huo -- 12 g
Dan Nan Xing (Zhi) (Processed) -- 6 g
Huang Bai -- 12 g
Huang Qin -- 9 g
Xu Duan -- 15 g
Ze Lan -- 30 g
Kuan Jin Teng -- 18 g
Xi Xin -- 12 g
Rou Gui -- 45 g
San Qi -- 30 g

*18 grams of each herb.

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WING CHUN TEET DAU JAU

This formula comes from Randy Williams via Augustine Fong.

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TIET JEUNG HUNG GAR IRON PALM DIT DA JOW

Bai Hua She -- 1 g

Bai Zhi -- 120 g
Chi Shao -- 120 g
Dang Gui -- 120 g
Fang Feng -- 120 g
Gua Lou Ren -- 90 g
Gui Zhi -- 105 g
Hong Hua -- 180 g
Hu Gu -- 180 g (a substitute should be made)
Mu Tong -- 90 g
Mu Xiang -- 120 g
Qiang Huo -- 120 g
Rou Gui -- 90 g
Ru Xiang -- 120 g
San Qi -- 120 g
Shen Jin Teng -- 120 g
Su Mu -- 150 g
Tao Ren -- 120 g
Tu Bei Chong -- 150 g
Wei Ling Xian -- 150 g
Wu Jia Pi -- 150 g
Wu Ling Zhi -- 150 g
Xu Duan -- 120 g
Xu Jie -- 120 g
Ying Zhao -- 1 pair (eagles claws; substitute with 20 chicken feet)
Ze Lan -- 120 g
Zi Ran Tong -- 180 g
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1. Hong Hua
2. Jing Jie
3. Tao Ren
4. Da Huang
5. Chuan Xiong
6. Fang Feng
7. Chi Shao Yao
8. Xue Jie
9. Gan Cao
10. Su Mu
11. Mo Yao
12. Ru Xiang
13. Mu Dan Pi
14. Chih Ko
15. Jiang Xiang
16. Jie Geng
17. Zhi ZI
18. Ze Lan
19. Mu Xiang
20. Zhi Shi
21. Han Fang Ji
22. Hu Gu substitute Nian Xing
23. Mu Gua
24. Tan Xiang
25. Dan Gui Wei

*Four Ounces of each Herb*

Add Seagram’s Seven whisky to the herbs. Makes 1.5 gal

This is an iron palm formula made famous by a Shui Jiao School in Ohio.
It was given to me by a student of the school a number of years ago.
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FUNG DOE DUK’S ORIGINAL COCONUT BREAK JOW

 59

18 TAOIST PALMS LEVEL ONE JOW

 60

MEW HINGS LEVEL 2 IRON PALM DIT DA JOW

Du Huo
Da Huang
Zi Ran Rong
San Qi
Bai Zhu
Qiang Huo
E Zhu
Zhi Zi
Bai Zhi
Ling Zi
Wu Ming Yi
Bai Ji
Rou Gui
Hong Hua
Dang Gui
Sheng Di Huang
Chuan Xiong
Ru Xiang
Mo Yao
Gu Sui
Bu
Jing Ji
Niu Huang

*18 grams each.

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MEW HING’S IRON PALM FORMULA # 21

 62

BAK FU PAI IRON PALM #2

 63

HAND CONDITIONING DIT DA JOW #19

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LONG YING SOUTHERN DRAGON

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ARK Y. WONG IRON PALM DIT DA JOW

Rru Xiang
Mo Yao
Chen Xiang
Quang Mu Xiang
Dang Gui Wei
Hong Hua
Mu Dan
Chuan Xiong
Xue Xie
Jie Geng
Shiang Jiang
Quing Pi
Hu Gu
Tien Chi
Bai Shao
Zhi Zi
Tao Ren
Zi Ran Tong

*18 g of each herb added to 1gal. of vodka

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DR. LEUNG JAN WING CHUN JOW

Artemesia (Liu ji nu) -- 5 g

Borneol (Bingpian) -- 1 g
Carthamus (Honghua) -- 5 g
Catechu (Ercha) -- 8 g
Cinnabar(Zhusha) -- 5 g
Cirsium (DaJi) --1 g
Dragon's Blood (Xuejie) -- 30 g
Mastic (Ruxiang) -- 5 g
Musk (Shexiang) -- 1 g
Myrrh (Moyao) -- 5 g
Pinellia (ShengBanXia) -- 5g

LAU FAMILY JOW
Hong Hua -- 18 g
Dang Gui Wei --18 g
Ze Lan -- 18 g
San Leng -- 18 g
E Zhu -- 18 g
prepared Ru Xiang -- 30 g
prepared Mo Yao -- 30 g
prepared Zi Ran Tong -- 18 g
Su Mu -- 18 g
Da Huang -- 18 g
Niu Xi -- 18 g
Hou Po -- 18 g
Chuan Shan Long -- 18 g
Yu Jin -- 18 g
Xue Jie -- 30 g
Wu Yao -- 18 g
Sheng Di Huang -- 18 g
Tian San Qi -- 60 g
Mu Xiang -- 18 g
Yan Hu Suo -- 18 g
Gu Shui Bu -- 18 g
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Xu Duan -- 18 g
Gui Zhi -- 18 g
Mu Gua -- 18 g
Xi Xin -- 18 g
Wei Ling Xian -- 18 g
Bai Zhi -- 18 g
Tao Ren -- 18 g
Fang Feng -- 18 g
Qiang Huo -- 18 g
Du Huo -- 18 g
Wu Jia Pi -- 18 g
prepared Cao Wu -- 18 g
prepared Chuan Wu -- 18 g
Song Jie -- 18 g
Ji Xue Teng -- 18 g
Mu Dan Pi -- 18 g
Zhi Ke -- 18 g
Tu Bie Chong -- 18 g
Luo Shi Teng -- 18 g
prepared Tian Nan Xing -- 18 g
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BAK MEI IRON PALM JOW #1
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BAI MEI IRON PALM JOW #2

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CHAPTER 4

HAND SOAKS
This is a category that is not touched on much, so we included these hand
soaks to better your overall hand conditioning process. Hand soaks are
generally used before the practice of hand conditioning, to warm up the
hands and in some cases condition the skin. Soaks are generally brewed
with water (we recommend distilled water). Usually one gallon will
suffice. The herbs are added to a non-metallic container and boiled for
usually thirty minutes to one hour. Each day the formula would be heated
back up then allowed to cool just enough so the formula is hot but not
scalding before placing the hands up to the wrists in the soak for up to
fifteen minutes. I personally like using the hand soaks, as where I live it is
very humid and in the winter months very cold and damp and these
formulas are great for warming up the hands on a cold winter day. I also
believe they help to heal the hands faster and tend to help ward off arthritis
and extend your abilities into older age. Another method is to simply take
an all-purpose dit da jow and add about six ounces of the liquid to hot
water as stated above. This method avoids some of the problems with a
traditional herb soak, where sometimes mold occurs as a fresh batch can
be made for each workout. This Method can also be used for soaking
injuries. Using an alcohol-based jow added to water versus a water boil
tends to make a stronger soak.
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“IMMORTAL MONK” JIA WEI SOAK

Ban Xia -- 28 g
Tian Nan Xing -- 28 g
Bai Bu -- 28 g
Hua Jiao -- 28 g
Long Gu -- 28 g
She Tui -- 21 g
Long Dan Cao -- 21 g
Zi Wan -- 21 g
Li Lu -- 21 g
Cao Wu -- 21 g
Chuan Wu -- 21 g
Long Yan Rou -- 14 g
Gou Qi Zi -- 14 g
Liu Huang -- 14 g
Zhang Nao -- 9 g

Add ingredients to one gallon of distilled water in a non-metallic pot and

boil for 30 minutes. Let cool enough to place hands in up to the wrist and
soak for 15 minutes.
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WING CHUN LUAN GUAN

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CHAPTER 5

SPECIALTY FORMULAS
In this section we will present what we refer to as “specialty jows.” These
jows are used for special purposes, and most are used for specific reasons.
Some are used to develop special skill sets, such as special palm
techniques such as subsets of “poison hand.” Some are used for meditative
purposes to effectively draw qi to the hands during the meditation where
the focal point is to develop the energy in the palm. None of the jows
presented in this chapter are to be used on injuries, and will be denoted as
to the use of it. However none of the techniques or meditations will be
discussed to develop these skills in this chapter, but are presented here to
help complete the overall work.
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CHI CONDITIONING DIT DA JOW

Dang Gui
Wu Wei Zi
Ru Xiang
Ma Yao
Hong Hua
Zhi Zi
Du Zhong
Sheng Jiang
Bai Shao
Bai Zhu
Mu Dan Pi

1oz. of each herb added to one gal.

This dit da jow conditions chi/energy, it conditions The chi in the hands
for explosive strikes packed with chi/energy. Legend has it the Shaolin
Monks had to train for 15 years before using this dit da jow formula. I
personally use this jow for vibrating palm exercises.
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EXTERNAL QI CULTIVATING JOW

Rehmannia Raw 2.1

Citri Exocarpium Rubrum 0.5
Tien Chi 0.6
Eucommia 1.1
Pinellia 1.5
Angelica Polymorrha 1.2
Carthamus 1.1
Gardenia 1.7
Schizonepeta 1.2
Curcuma 1.5
Aquilaria 0.4
Sappan Wood 1.9
Cinnamon Twigs 1.1
Caryophylli Flos 1.1
Rhubarb 1.6

*All weights are ounces*

Cover herbs with one quart of Vodka (80%) in a dark space for six
months. Grind the herbs to save space. You may try some after six weeks,
but allow the rest to age six months. Used for all basic iron palm
meditations.
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SHATTERING PALM JOW

Angelica Root -- .7 oz
.Angelica Sinensis -- .5 oz
.Olibanum -- 1.1 oz
.Myrrha -- 1.1 oz
.Carthami Flos -- .3 oz
.Angelicae Tuhuo Radix -- .9 oz
.Schizone Petae Herba -- .5 oz
Zingiberis Rhizoma -- .5 oz
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IRON GODDESS

Eupatorium Odoratum -- 1 oz
Drynaria Fortunei -- 1 oz
Carthamus Tinctorius -- 3 oz
Eupolyphaga Pekinensis -- 1 oz
Myrhh -- 2 oz
Ramulus Cinnamoni Cassiae -- 1 oz
Solenogna (pipe fish) -- 1 oz
Saussurea Lappa -- 1 oz
Puff Ball Dust -- 1 oz
Morus Alba -- 1 oz
Powdered Amber -- 1 oz
Liquid Amber Fornosana -- 1 oz
Radix Dipsaci -- 1oz
Bupleurum Chinense -- 1 oz
Rosa Cymosa -- 1 oz
Panthera Tigris -- 3 oz
Agkistrododon Acutus -- 4 oz
Sanguis Draconis -- 1 oz
Kuei-Pan -- 1 oz
Ursus Arctos -- 1 oz
Lycopodium Cernum -- 1 oz
Frankincense -- 1 oz
Prunus Persica -- 1 oz
Melia Toosendan-- 1 oz
Eucommia Bark -- 1 oz

This formula has extremely cold properties. Never apply this liniment to
the chest area and especially not around the sternum or heart. It is for the
hands only and must be applied when striking the conditioning bag. It is to
be mixed 50-50 with an iron palm dit da jow, to condense the qi into the
bone.
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BAK MEI QI CULTIVATING JOW

Rehmannia Raw -- 2.1 oz

Citri Exocarpium Rubrum -- .5 oz
Tien Chi -- .6 oz
Eucommia -- 1.1 oz
Pinellia -- 1.5 oz
Angelica -- 1.2 oz
Carthamus -- 1.1 oz
Gardenia -- 1.7 oz
Schizonepeta -- 1.2 oz
Curcuma -- 1.5 oz
Aquilaria -- .4 oz
Sappan Wood -- 1.9 oz
Cinnamon Twigs -- 1.1 oz
Caryophylli Flos -- 1.1 oz
Rhubarb -- 1.6 oz
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BURNING PALM

Xiong Dang
Fu Zi
Ru Xiong
Mo Yao
Dang Gui
Bai Zhi
Gu Sui Bu
She Chuang Zi
Bai Ji
Hong Hua
Chi Shao
Ming Shan
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COTTON PALM
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MEW HING SACRED CHI BUILDING JOW #2
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MEW HING SACRED CHI BUILDING JOW #3

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CHAPTER 6

PUBLIC DOMAIN
In this chapter we will present jow formulas that have been released in
magazine or other public distribution articles that were readily available to
the public at the time the publication was released. So many of these
publications have been forgotten or lost to time, so we have decided to
make these formulas accessible for archival purposes in this volume so
there is no more “hunting” for a specific issues just to get one formula. We
make no claims or give any endorsements as to these formulas but simply
present them here as they were given to the public in the past.
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SAM KUOHA RECIPE

5 parts Cinnamomi Twig (Gui Zhi)

5 parts Rhizoma LJgustici (chian xiong)
10 parts Homalomenae, Rhizoma
5 parts Eucommia Ulmoides, cortex
10 parts dracnis, sanguis
3-4 parts of the following: lycopus, lucidus, carthamus tinctorius, ginseng,
ligusticum acutilobumlignum sappan, lycopodium cemuum, rheum
officinale, paeona lactiflora rubra, commiphora myrrha, boswellia glabra,
panax, notogin-seng, daemonorops draco, eugenia caryophyllata.

*Ingredients: For 5 gallons

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LI FAMILY DIT DA JOW

ENGLISH

Camphor (crushed) -- 10 g Raw Rhubarb -- 150 g

Raw Fruit of Cape Jasmine -- 5 g
Ground Clove -- 10 g
Raw Aconite Root -- 25 g
Jack in the pulpit -- 25 g
Raw Pinellia Tuber -- 25 g
Cattail Pollen -- 25 g
Raw Chinese Quince -- 200 g
Siberian Ginseng Root-Bark -100 g
Notopterygium Rhizome -- 200 g
Angelica Root -- 200 g
Root of Red Peony -- 150 g
Cayenne chili pepper powder - 50 g
Cloves -- 20 g

CHINESE

Zhangnao Mu Gua
Zhizi Da Ihuang
Guozi Ci Wu Jia
Gong Ding Qiang Huo
Xiang Sheng Du Huo
Fu Zi Chi Siao
Tian Nan lazi Mozi
Xing Ban Ding Xiang
Xia Puhuang
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BRIAN GRAY’S FORMULA

Red Peony Root - Radix Paeonia Rubra - Ch'ih Shou (Chi Show)
Dragon's Blood - Sanguis Draconia - Shweh Jin (Swee Jin)
Cat-Tail Pollen - Pollen Typhae - Pu Huang (Bu Hwang)
Myrrh - Myrrha, Resina Myrrhae - Mei Yao (May Y'all)
Root of Pseudoginseng - Radix Pseudoginseng - T'ien Chi (Tien Chi)
Safflower - Flos Carthami - Hung Hua (Red Flower)
Frankincense - Mastix, Olibanum, Resina Olibani - Ru Hsiang
Chinese Angelica Root - Radix Angelicae Sinensis - Dang Gwei
Aucklandia Root - Radix Saussurae Lappae Clarke - Guang Mu Hsiang
Peach Kernal - Prunus Persica - Tao Ren
Clove Tree - Syzygium Aromaticum, Flos Caryophylli - Ding Hsiang
Rhubarb - Radix et Rhizoma Rhei - Da Huang
Borneo Camphor Tree - Dryobalanops Aromatica, Dryobalanops
Camphora - Lung Nao Hsiang/Bing P'ian
Horse Coin/Horse Money - Semen Strychnos Nux Vomica - Ma Ch'ien

Three ounces of each herb added to five gallons of vodka (80%). Heat to
a low simmer, never boil. Cook for three and one half hours (3 1/2 hours).
Cook in ceramic, store in ceramic/glass. Never cook or store in metal or
plastic. First two weeks, agitate the mixture daily.

*We would like to extend a special thank you to Brian Gray for being one
of the first, if not the first to release a dit da jow to the public.
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GRAND MASTER TAO’S 12 HERB SOAK

Cao Wu
Gao Ben
Xi Xin
Da Ji
T’ien Tsao Chio
Da Huang
Chen Pi
Hua Jiao
Chan Shan Jia
Tian Qi
Tao Ren
Hong Hua
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JAMES McNEIL’S FORMULA

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SIFU LYLE BULLER

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CONCLUSION
We hope this book helps and enhances your training, conditioning and
healing, that you may be able to become the best you can be. We would
like to extend a big “thank you” to all who have helped us on this project.
We would like to first say thanks to the monks who spent countless years
formulating, compiling, perfecting then saving these formulas for our use.
Then in the modern day we would like to thank, Mike Biggie, James Lacy,
Doo Wai, Leon Stratton, Josh Walker, and others who wish to remain
nameless, for all sharing with us.I would also like to extend a special
thank you to my personal herbalist Xin “Alex” He and Mrs. Lin for all of
their help ,teaching and support. We will be releasing Volume 2: the
Internal Formulas in the near future.
If this book inspires you to share any formulas you may have, or if you
have any questions or comments, we can be contacted via email at:
ancientformulas1@yahoo.com

For supplies contact:

www.theironlotussociety.com
www.plumdragonherbs.com
www.akronkungfu.com
www.seaofchi.com
www.coilingdragon.com
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I am a practitioner of the Hui Wing Lok Ng style of Linear Baguazhang.

I support Sifu Rodney Morgan. His ability as a martial artist and as an
herbalist are very high. I personally use his herbal formulas because of
their quality and recommend his herbal mixtures to anyone who needs
them. Many of the people that I have trained use his mixtures to great
effect. Sifu Rodney, thank you for putting out a great product. I am glad
you have broken free from the shroud of secrecy and put these rare
formulas in book form. Society will benefit from your unselfishness and I
hope your book does well.

-Sifu Rick Pickens

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Pictured left Rodney Morgan, Pictured Right Rick Pickens

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RODNEY MORGAN

BIOGRAPHY
I began in the martial arts at the age of thirteen when I started in
International Tae Kwon Do under the guidance of Floyd Griffin, a three-
tour of duty Vietnam vet, who learned the art from the South Korean
troops stationed there. My training was militaristic and pretty rough, but I
loved every minute of it and learned a lot that I still carry with me to this
day. After about seven years of training two to three times a week, I
branched out and found Jason Hawkins and started learning Kali, Muay
Thai and Jeet Kune Do concepts. I had always been fascinated with Kung
Fu but no one where I lived knew anything about it. I then moved to
Bowling Green, Kentucky and found the teacher who would put me on the
road I am on now, Kevin Mc Coy. He was a live in student of the Wah
Lum Temple. He introduced me to traditional conditioning and dit da jow.
I had injured myself and he pulled out a jar from the closet. It was full of
dark amber liquid. As he poured he told about how it was brewed and
what it did. I was amazed and intrigued, the journey began right then, I
know I had to learn more of jow and Chinese herbs, I have been studying
and gathering knowledge ever since. I moved back home a year later and
continued to buy books and research the topic of Chinese herbs. The first
book I bought was the warrior as healer by Thomas Richard joiner. It was
a good primer on Chinese herbs and patent medicines, spelled out in a way
that anyone could understand. I have purchased many more books and met
a lot of people who have helped me on my journey in studying Chinese
herbs and martial formulas in particular. They have all been a tremendous
help. I have now had the blessing of being accepted as a closed-door
student of Master Ricky Pickens (who was the student of Dr.”John”
Winglok Ng) whom I am currently studying Bagua with. As I continue to
gather information on the uses of Chinese herbs.
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WOLFGANG KRUGER

BIOGRAPHY

Like so many in Ohio, I started out my love of the martial arts in Tae
Kwon Do Moo Duk Kwon at about 16. That was back in 1973. There
wasn't too much around back then, I moved around until I found an Old
ballroom-brawler named Bucky, that had a school based on bar fights. He
was very good and trained very realistically. The only trouble was, He
trained in a bar like atmosphere. Breaks consisted of open beer, cigarettes,
and everything that goes along with that. It was a very far cry from the
Kim Brothers Moo Duk Kwan. Right around that time, My Brother was
away at College in Columbus Ohio. He was taking a military style Tae
Kwon Do, with a no-nonsense approach. Full striking was implemented if
you didn't pay attention in class. Looking sideways when eyes were
supposed to be front was rewarded with a full contact front kick to the
Stomach. People that say to this day that Karate is not effective have never
trained in a realistic style of Karate. Then came Bruce Lee, Five Fingers
of Death, and the whole Kung fu Cinema kick. My Friends and I would
frequent The Scrumpy Dump, and Hippodrome Theater in Cleveland
Ohio, the only places showcasing martial art movies. We were the only
Caucasians in the whole place, just to get our kung fu fix! The rest of my
martial art training was a whirlwind of training with whatever was
available. Chinese herbs and Iron Palm became a passion, of which I am
consumed to this day. Seminars were a great resource to train in a wide
range of different systems. I have trained in Silat, Kali, Vee Arnis Jitsu,
and many others over many years. I have however settled into a Wing
Chun/Jun Fan/ JKD mindset. Last but not Least, let us not forget the
power of the Internet, I have met some great people by this medium, and
have exchanged herbal formulas, and shared knowledge with some of the
Best. I miss my herb talks with James Ramholtz, and my herbal
discussions with Shannon Suwanda. I miss them both dearly. My friends
Damian Fedorko, Master Thomas Joiner, and (Ohio’s own) Mike Biggie,
we had all had some great talks a long time ago! I’d like to thank all my
Brothers and of Course Rod. I would not be where I am today without my
Martial Art Family.
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-Wolfgang Kruger
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