Chronic Pain Relief Patches 

Ao Yi Pain Relief Patches

Ao Yi Pain Relief Patches (pronounced "Ow-weeee") are rooted in the centuries-old healing traditions of the Gui Zhou Miao people of China — a minority culture renowned for their sophisticated botanical medicine. These reusable herbal patches deliver concentrated plant medicine directly through the skin, targeting pain at its source or through major acupuncture points along the body’s meridian channels.

At Crawford Wellness, we recommend Ao Yi patches as a powerful, drug-free tool for patients managing chronic pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, arthritis, and complex chronic illness — conditions where systemic inflammation and stagnation are at the root.

Who Ao Yi Patches Are For

These patches are especially effective for those living with:

• Fibromyalgia — widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points
• Peripheral neuropathy — nerve pain, burning, and tingling
• Arthritis & joint inflammation — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid patterns
• Chronic low back, neck, and shoulder pain
• Tendinopathy & repetitive strain injuries
• Post-surgical pain — including systemic pain relief via acupuncture points (see testimonial below)
• Autoimmune-related pain — inflammation and joint involvement
• Muscle soreness and tension from chronic fatigue or overexertion

Why Ao Yi Patches Work

Unlike conventional pain patches that rely on a single synthetic compound, Ao Yi patches contain 19 synergistic herbal ingredients that work together to move blood, dispel wind-damp, break stagnation, and strengthen the underlying tissues — addressing the root patterns of chronic pain rather than just numbing the surface.

Applied directly to a painful area or to key acupuncture points, these patches can produce both local and systemic effects — a unique advantage of TCM-based topical therapy.

Key Benefits

• Fast-acting relief — soothing effects felt within minutes of application
• Reusable & long-lasting — each patch provides up to 30 hours of total use (4 hours per session)
• All-natural ingredients — no synthetic chemicals, safe and gentle on skin
• Dual application — use directly on pain sites or on acupuncture points for systemic effect
• Portable & convenient — use at home, work, or while traveling
• Affordable — 10 reusable patches for just $39

Real World Results

“After surgery, swallowing was uncomfortable. Two patches on KI1 made a real difference for me. By Day 2, I used these exclusively. They seem to work well beyond the spot where you place them.”

KI1 (Yongquan) — the sole of the foot — is one of the most powerful acupuncture points for drawing excess energy downward and producing systemic pain relief.

See It in Action

How to Use

1. Remove the colorful sticky backing and the inner peel from the herb paste.
2. Apply the patch directly to the area of pain or to major acupuncture points on associated channels.
3. Leave on for up to 4 hours at a time.
4. Reuse the same patch as needed for a total of up to 30 hours.

Ingredients & TCM Functions

⚠️ For external use only. Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, have sensitive skin, open wounds, or are managing a complex chronic condition.

A Gentle Herbal Salve for Sensitive People

Corydalis Relief Salve is a traditional herbal salve built around Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis), one of the most widely used herbs in Chinese medicine, blended with resins and botanical oils and made to be rubbed in where you need it. We added Copaiba, a warm, resinous Amazonian oil, to our classic formula. Available in jar, stick, and travel size.

Gentle by Design

Most rubs announce themselves with a strong medicinal smell, a burning heat, or an icy chill. This one doesn't. Corydalis Relief Salve has a soft, mild scent and no heating or cooling sensation, so you can put it on before work, before bed, or around other people without anyone noticing. It's a good fit for people who find menthol, camphor, or capsaicin rubs too much.

Who It's For

• People who are sensitive to strong smells or to hot and cold rubs
• Tired, achy muscles and stiff joints after a long day or a workout
• Backs, necks, and shoulders that carry tension
• Anyone who wants a traditional herbal topical as part of a daily self-care routine

How to Use

Massage a small amount into the area until absorbed. Use as often as needed. For external use only.

See It in Action

Hear the Full Story — Podcast

Ingredients

• Yan Hu Suo / Corydalis — the chief herb of the formula and a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Copaiba — a warm, resinous oil from Amazonian trees
• Ru Xiang / Frankincense — a classic resin in traditional Chinese topical formulas
• Mo Yao / Myrrh — traditionally paired with Frankincense
• Lavender — a soft, calming aroma
• Arnica — a long-standing favorite in European topical herbalism
• Palmarosa — a gentle, lightly floral essential oil
• Shea Butter — a moisturizing base that leaves skin soft
• Vitamin E Oil — a skin-conditioning antioxidant
• Beeswax — gives the salve its smooth texture
• Coconut Oil — a light carrier oil

More From Our Practitioners

For external use only. Do not apply to broken skin. Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or have sensitive skin.

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

Clear Chronic Pathogens. Break Biofilm. Restore Immune Balance.

Wind Tea is a precision combination of two of TCM’s most respected classical formulas — Xiao Chai Hu Tang and San Ren Tang — working together to address the hidden pathogenic load that drives many chronic illness presentations, including fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme disease, post-viral syndromes, and autoimmune conditions.

At Crawford Wellness, Wind Tea is used as part of our integrative protocols for patients where chronic infections, lymphatic stagnation, and biofilm are contributing to persistent symptoms that conventional medicine struggles to resolve.

Wind Tea for Fibromyalgia

Watch our clinical explanation of how Xiao Chai Hu Jia San Ren Tang is used in fibromyalgia treatment:

Who Wind Tea Is For

This formula is especially effective for those living with:

• Fibromyalgia — especially where hidden viral or bacterial load, lymphatic congestion, and biofilm are driving pain and fatigue
• Chronic Lyme disease — clears pathogens from the shaoyang layer and lymphatic system
• Post-viral syndromes & long COVID — addresses reactivating viral patterns and residual pathogenic heat
• Chronic upper respiratory infections — acute and recurring viral and bacterial respiratory illness
• Shingles (Herpes Zoster) & reactivating viral syndromes — clears heat and toxin from the shaoyang layer
• Autoimmune conditions — reduces systemic inflammation and supports immune regulation
• Lymphatic congestion & biofilm — facilitates drainage of the lymphatic system and breaks down the mucus-like biofilm that harbors chronic infections
• Chronic fatigue — restores the body’s ability to clear pathogens and recover energy

How Wind Tea Works

Xiao Chai Hu Tang is one of the safest and most widely used herbal formulas in Asia, with thousands of years of clinical use and extensive modern research. It works on the shaoyang layer — the semi-interior zone where pathogens become lodged between the surface and the deep organs, producing alternating symptoms, lymph node swelling, fatigue, and immune dysregulation. This is a pattern seen consistently in fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme, and post-viral illness.

San Ren Tang is a gentle but powerful addition that extends the formula’s reach into the lymphatic system, where chronic pathogens accumulate and hide. It also facilitates the breakdown of biofilm — the protective mucus-like matrix that shields chronic infections from both the immune system and antimicrobial treatments. This is a critical mechanism for patients who have tried antibiotics or antivirals without lasting results.

Together, the two formulas:

• Open and clear the shaoyang layer — expelling pathogens that have become lodged in the lymphatic and immune system
• Break down biofilm — exposing hidden chronic infections to immune clearance
• Reduce pathological dampness — draining the fluid accumulation that feeds chronic pathogens
• Restore the immune system’s ability to distinguish self from pathogen — supporting autoimmune regulation
• Clear heat and toxin — reducing systemic inflammation without harming the microbiome

Quality You Can Trust

Wind Tea is made from sustainably sourced botanical material that has been extensively lab-tested for purity and potency. Only the highest grade of herbs available are used — a standard that matters enormously when treating complex chronic illness where therapeutic potency is non-negotiable.

How to Brew Wind Tea

Boil water and add 1–4 teabags. Steep covered for 10–20 minutes, strain and sip. Re-brew the same teabags several times until no flavor or aroma remains.

⚠️ Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a complex chronic condition with existing medications.

Two Herbs.
A Thousand Years Unchanged.

Aquada is Botanical Biohacking’s super-premium version of the classical Chinese formula Er Miao Wan, nicknamed “Double Awesome Pills.” It has only two ingredients and has been used, unchanged, for over a thousand years.

In TCM Terms

Er Miao Wan clears damp heat, especially from the lower jiao. Damp heat is the TCM pattern of excess fluid combined with heat, which can settle in the joints, the lower body, the gut, and the skin, giving a heavy, swollen, warm feeling. At Crawford Wellness we use Aquada within our practitioner-guided protocols for damp-heat patterns.

Got a sweet tooth but hate the heavy feeling after? Try a dose of Aquada after that slice of pie.

Ingredients

• Huang Bai / Phellodendron Bark (from 30-year-old trees): clears heat and dries dampness, especially from the lower jiao. Naturally rich in berberine.
• Cang Zhu / Red Atractylodes: high in aromatic volatile compounds. Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, and expels wind-damp from the channels.

How to Measure & Take Your Pellets

Aquada comes in pellet form. Watch this short video to see how to measure your dose:

Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Deep Healing from the Ground Up

Used for centuries in Chinese and Tibetan medicine, Tibetan Foot Soaks are far more than a relaxing ritual. The feet contain dense networks of nerve endings and blood vessels that connect directly to the brain and every major organ system. Soaking in a potent herbal bath stimulates deep regenerative processes that support the nervous system, improve circulation, and help the body begin to unwind chronic pain patterns from the inside out.

At Crawford Wellness, Tibetan Foot Soaks are an integral part of our treatment protocols for fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, and complex chronic illness — conditions where systemic circulation, nerve health, and inflammation are all factors.

Who Tibetan Foot Soaks Are For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Peripheral neuropathy — nerve pain, burning, and tingling in the feet and legs
• Fibromyalgia pain — widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) — supports energy restoration and nervous system regulation
• Chronic Lyme disease — part of integrative detox and circulation support protocols
• Autoimmune conditions — reduces systemic inflammation and supports immune balance
• Lower body pain — arthritis and arthralgias of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and low back
• Menstrual pain — moves blood and relieves pelvic stagnation
• Migraines and headaches — drawing circulation downward helps relieve pressure in the head
• Lingering pain from old, deep injuries — penetrates tissue to resolve stubborn stagnation

Why This Formula Is Different

This is the best quality Tibetan Foot Soak available. Botanical Biohacking sources these herbs through direct relationships with wild-crafters in Tibet and high-altitude growing regions — no middlemen, no compromises. The formula is enriched with Tibetan Ka Ru Cha salt (Halite Violaceous), a rare purple mineral salt that delivers not just volatile herbal oils but the full mineral profile of a high-mountain hot spring: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, and dozens of trace elements.

The result is a soak that is noticeably tingly — a sign the herbs are working.

Ingredient Quality — Sourced from the Source

See exactly where these herbs come from and why sourcing quality matters for chronic illness healing:

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Du Yi Wei (Herba Lamiophlomis Rotata) — invigorates blood, reduces swelling, stops pain; a Tibetan alpine herb used for trauma and chronic pain
• Hong Jing Tian (Rhodiola Tibetica) — adaptogen; combats fatigue, supports oxygen utilization and stress resilience
• Hong Hua (Real Saffron / Carthamus) — moves blood, breaks stagnation, relieves pain and menstrual discomfort
• Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma) — expels wind-cold-damp, relieves pain in the upper and lower body, especially the back and joints
• Zang Chang Pu (Acori Calami Rhizoma) — opens the orifices, calms the mind, transforms dampness; supports neurological clarity
• Ku Shen (Radix Sophorae Flavescentis) — clears heat, dries dampness, relieves itching and skin inflammation
• Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) — warms the channels, dispels cold, improves circulation throughout the body
• Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf) — warms the meridians, stops pain, supports uterine and pelvic health
• Ka Ru Cha (Tibetan Purple Salt / Halite Violaceous) — rare high-altitude mineral salt; delivers potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and trace elements for deep mineral absorption

How to Prepare Your Foot Soak

Place 1–3 sachets into a basin and add 5–8 cups of boiling water. Steep and allow to cool to approximately 105°F (40°C). Soak your feet for 20–30 minutes, adding hot water as needed to maintain temperature.

Using Foot Soaks for Migraines & Headaches

One of the lesser-known but highly effective uses of Tibetan Foot Soaks is for migraines and chronic headaches. By drawing circulation and qi downward toward the feet, the soak helps relieve the excess pressure and heat that accumulates in the head during a migraine. Many patients report significant relief when soaking at the onset of a migraine episode.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep sealed after opening
• Keep out of reach of children
• Shelf life: 3 years

⚠️ Precautions — Please Read Before Use

• For external use only
• Avoid if you have open wounds, bleeding disorders, active infection, or burns
• Do not use within 30 minutes of eating or on an empty stomach
• Avoid drafts during and after soaking
• Do not use if pregnant, or if you have metastatic cancer or conditions where moving blood is contraindicated
• Use caution with children — consult a qualified practitioner first
• Avoid during active cold, flu, or allergy flares
• Wait at least 7 days post-surgery before use
• Consult your Crawford Wellness practitioner if you are unsure whether foot soaks are appropriate for your condition

Calm the Nervous System.  Restore Balance.

Xiao Yao San (造遙散 — "Free and Easy Wanderer") is one of the most widely used and extensively researched formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For those living with fibromyalgia, chronic stress, anxiety, and gut-brain dysregulation, this formula addresses the root pattern — liver qi stagnation invading the spleen — that drives electrical and burning pain, IBS flares, mood instability, and nervous system hyperreactivity.

At Crawford Wellness, Xiao Yao San Tea is a key component of Stage 3 of our Fibromyalgia Treatment Protocol, specifically targeting the stress-driven pain amplification and gut-brain axis dysfunction that characterizes this stage.

Fibromyalgia Stage 3: How Xiao Yao San Fits In

Watch our clinical explanation of how Xiao Yao San is used in Stage 3 fibromyalgia treatment:

Who Xiao Yao San Tea Is For

Traditionally used for relief from:

• Fibromyalgia — electrical and burning pain that worsens with stress, overwork, or emotional strain
• Stress, irritability, and overwork — calms liver qi stagnation and restores smooth flow
• Anxiety and depression — extensively studied for anti-depressant and anxiolytic mechanisms
• IBS and digestive dysfunction — especially effective in combination with Microgard or Microgard Plus
• Wood-Earth Dysharmony — the TCM pattern where liver overacts on spleen, causing pain, bloating, mood swings, and fatigue
• Stress-related weight gain — regulates cortisol and metabolic disruption driven by chronic stress
• Brain-body inflammation — protects the blood-brain barrier from cortisol-driven damage

The Science: How Xiao Yao San Works

Modern research has validated what TCM practitioners have known for centuries. Xiao Yao San works on multiple physiological pathways simultaneously:

• Nitric Oxide regulation — under chronic stress, nitric oxide becomes elevated and unevenly distributed, signaling pain, IBS attacks, and anxiety. Xiao Yao San reduces and redistributes nitric oxide to correct this pattern — directly addressing the burning and electrical pain of fibromyalgia.
• Gut-brain axis health — extensively studied for its effects on gasotransmitter signaling between the gut and brain
• Blood-brain barrier protection — research shows Xiao Yao San reduces injury to the blood-brain barrier caused by elevated cortisol levels
• Glucocorticoid regulation — modulates cortisol and stress hormone levels during chronic stress
• Anti-depressant / anti-anxiety mechanisms — multiple studies confirm its effects on mood regulation pathways

Key Ingredients & Their Healing Actions

• Chai Hu / Bupleurum Radix — the chief herb; opens the shaoyang, moves liver qi stagnation, clears heat, and lifts depression
• Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis — nourishes and invigorates blood, supports liver function, relieves pain and menstrual irregularity
• Bai Shao / White Peony Root — softens the liver, relieves cramping and spasm, nourishes blood, calms pain
• Bai Zhu / Atractylodis Macrocephalae — strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, supports digestive function
• Fu Ling / Poria — calms the mind, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness and anxiety
• Gan Cao / Licorice Root — harmonizes all herbs, tonifies spleen qi, reduces inflammation
• Bo He / Mint — disperses liver qi stagnation, clears the head, relieves emotional constraint
• Sheng Jiang / Fresh Ginger — warms the middle, supports digestion, harmonizes the formula

How to Brew Xiao Yao San Tea

Boil water and add 1–4 teabags. Steep covered for 10–20 minutes, strain and sip. Re-brew the same teabags several times until no flavor or aroma remains.

⚠️ Consult your licensed TCM practitioner or healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a complex chronic condition with existing medications.

Fibromyalgia Stage 1

 Clear Wind, Dampness & Chronic Infections

Stage 1 of the Crawford Wellness Fibromyalgia Protocol targets the foundational pathogenic layer that drives fibromyalgia in the first place: Wind and Dampness — usually in the form of chronic reactivating viruses such as Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), chronic Lyme, or other persistent infections that have lodged in the shaoyang layer and lymphatic system.

The hallmark of Stage 1 fibromyalgia is wandering pain — pain that moves around the body and doesn’t stay fixed in one place. This is the TCM signature of Wind. We recommend continuing Stage 1 until wandering pains have been eliminated. Once your fibromyalgia pains become fixed in location, you are ready to progress to Stage 2.

Read the full clinical explanation of Stage 1: Fibromyalgia Protocol Stage 1 – Wind, Dampness & Chronic Infections →

Stage 1 Clinical Overview

What’s Included — Choose Your Package

• Wind Tea – Xiao Chai Hu Jia San Ren Tang (30 teabags) by Botanical Biohacking — the cornerstone of Stage 1. Clears the shaoyang layer, inhibits viral replication, dissolves biofilm, reduces post-viral inflammation, and eliminates wandering pain. Learn more
• Chorus Capsules (highly recommended) — begins dissolving lesions in the digestive tract and reducing food sensitivities — a critical preparatory step before Stage 2. Restores gut integrity and reduces the systemic inflammation that feeds fibromyalgia pain.
• Tibetan Foot Soaks (20 sachets) by Botanical Biohacking — dissolves biofilm and reduces inflammation in the lower extremities. Especially helpful for pain in the hips, knees, ankles, feet, and low back. Also induces a therapeutic sweat — a critical mechanism for expelling Wind and Dampness in Stage 1 treatment. Learn more

Package Options

• Wind Tea + Chorus + Tibetan Foot Soaks (full Stage 1 kit — recommended) — $235
• Wind Tea + Chorus (no foot soaks) — $155
• Wind Tea + Tibetan Foot Soaks (no Chorus) — $185

Purchased individually, these three products retail for nearly $500. Bundled together, you save significantly at every tier.

How Stage 1 Works

In TCM, fibromyalgia’s wandering pain is caused by Wind and Dampness penetrating the shaoyang layer — a semi-interior zone where chronic pathogens become lodged, producing alternating symptoms, lymph node swelling, fatigue, and immune dysregulation. This is the same pattern seen in chronic Lyme, EBV reactivation, and post-viral syndromes.

The three products work synergistically:

• Wind Tea opens the shaoyang, clears pathogenic Wind and Dampness, inhibits viral replication, and breaks down the biofilm that allows chronic infections to persist
• Chorus Capsules restores the gut — the immune system’s foundation — reducing food sensitivities and preparing the body for the deeper work of Stage 2
• Tibetan Foot Soaks open the exterior through therapeutic sweating, drawing pathogens outward and relieving lower body pain and inflammation

 This package is part of the Crawford Wellness structured fibromyalgia treatment protocol. For best results, use under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner. Schedule an appointment