• Evil Bone Water
  • Evil Bone Water

Evil Bone Water

A traditional herbal topical with a distinct cooling, warming, and aromatic sensory profile.
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  • 100 mL · 3.4 fl oz
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Evil Bone Water (Zheng Xie Gu Shui) is a traditional Chinese herbal liniment and the same topical we keep on the table in our Phoenix clinic as part of post-activity and body-care routines.

It is handcrafted in the United States by Master Herbalist Dr. Mark T. Brinson and his team with Chinese herbs, natural camphor and menthol, 190-proof potable grain alcohol, and carefully treated water. It has a strong, distinctly herbal aroma and can feel cooling, warming, and numbing; rubbing it in can increase the warming sensation.

Apply it directly, rub it in, or use it on cotton, gauze, or flannel as a compress for 2–90 minutes. Do not cover with plastic; let the area breathe. The maker recommends 2–4 applications daily. More frequent use may dry the skin.

Choose No Spray Top when you prefer to pour it onto your hands or a compress. Choose Spray Top +$1.00 for convenient coverage on shoulders, backs, and other hard-to-reach areas.

Please note: For external use only. Do not ingest, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and keep the bottle out of reach of children. Patch-test a small area first if you are sensitive to strong topicals, stop use if irritation occurs, and ask a clinician when you are unsure.

Product details

  • Traditional herbal liniment
  • Natural camphor & menthol
  • Cooling and warming sensation
  • Strong, distinctly herbal aroma
  • Pour or spray-top options
  • 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz bottle
  • For external use only

Not applicable for return or refund once opened.

Instructions

Apply directly or with cotton, gauze, or flannel. Rub in or hold on the area for 2–90 minutes as a compress. Do not cover with plastic; let the area breathe. Cooling, warming, and numbing may last around 45 minutes; friction increases warmth. Repeat 2–4 times daily.

Ingredients

• Tian Qi (San-Qi Ginseng)
• Gui Pi (Cinnamon)
• Zhang Nao (Natural Camphor)
• Bo He Nao (Natural Menthol)
• Hu Zhang (Japanese Knotweed Root)
• E Zhu (Zedoary)
• Bai Zhi (Angelica)
• Ji Gu Xiang (Croton)
• Qian Jin Ba (Flemingia Root)
• Bai Nui Dan (Elecampane)
• 190-Proof Potable Grain Alcohol
• Treated Water

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

What is Evil Bone Water?

Evil Bone Water (Zheng Xie Gu Shui) is a traditional Chinese herbal liniment handcrafted in the United States by Master Herbalist Dr. Mark T. Brinson and his team. It is the same topical we keep on the table in our Phoenix clinic as part of post-activity and body-care routines.

The current formula combines Chinese herbs with natural camphor and menthol, 190-proof potable grain alcohol, and treated water. It can feel cooling, warming, and numbing, and friction can increase the warming sensation.

It has a strong, distinctly herbal aroma led by camphor and menthol. If a practitioner or friend told you to look for Evil Bone Water, you are in the right place.

See how we use it in clinic →
Hand holding a bottle labeled 'Saint Otherwise Bone Water' against a warm, blurred background

From the clinic table

Between visits, many people want a familiar topical as part of a simple body-care routine. This is what we keep stocked: a concentrated herbal liniment that can be applied directly or with cotton, gauze, or flannel as directed by the maker.

At Mount Sunny, Evil Bone Water is a familiar part of the clinic table after bodywork. Its natural camphor and menthol create a distinctive cooling and warming sensory experience that people can also incorporate into their routines at home.

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Ways people use it

  • After bodywork

    Add it to a post-session routine after cupping or massage when you want the familiar cooling, warming, and distinctly herbal sensory experience of a topical liniment.

    Bodywork at Mount Sunny

  • Training and daily routines

    Keep a bottle with your post-training or end-of-day body-care supplies. Choose the spray top for convenient coverage or the standard cap for hands-on application.

    Everywhere self-care tools
  • Hand holding a bottle labeled 'Saint Otherwise Bone Water' against a warm, blurred background

    A home-apothecary staple

    Keep it close when you want a bold, aromatic liniment with a cooling-to-warming feel. The amber bottle, herbal aroma, and hands-on application make it a natural fit alongside your favorite body-care oils and balms.

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How to apply it

1. Apply it. Put Evil Bone Water on a cotton ball, gauze pad, or piece of flannel, or spray it directly onto the area.

2. Rub or compress. Rub it in, or hold the saturated material on the area for 2–90 minutes as a compress. Do not cover with plastic; let the area breathe.

3. Reapply as directed. The maker says cooling, warming, and numbing may last around 45 minutes, and friction increases warmth. Repeat 2–4 times daily. Frequent application may dry the skin.

Questions people ask

Quick answers before you add to cart — including the name, the smell, and how we use it in clinic.

Who makes Evil Bone Water?

Evil Bone Water is handcrafted in the United States by Master Herbalist Dr. Mark T. Brinson with a team that prepares, bottles, and ships each batch.

What does it smell like?

Strong, earthy, and distinctly herbal, with natural camphor and menthol leading the aroma. The maker says the scent comes from the ingredients, not synthetic fragrance. If you are sensitive to strong topicals, patch-test a small area first.

How often can I apply it?

The maker recommends 2–4 applications daily. More frequent use may dry the skin, so pay attention to how the area feels and moisturize if needed.

What’s in Evil Bone Water?

The current maker formula lists Tian Qi, Gui Pi, natural camphor, natural menthol, Hu Zhang, E Zhu, Bai Zhi, Ji Gu Xiang, Qian Jin Ba, Bai Nui Dan, 190-proof potable grain alcohol, and treated water. Open the Ingredients accordion above for the full list with common names.

Spray top or no spray?

Same formula either way. Choose the spray top for quicker, more even coverage on backs, shoulders, and hard-to-reach spots. The standard cap pours better when you want hands-on application on a smaller area. Small upcharge for the spray at checkout.

What safety information should I know?

For external use only. Do not ingest, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and keep the bottle out of reach of children. Patch-test a small area first if you are sensitive to strong topicals, stop use if irritation occurs, and ask a clinician when you are unsure.

Shipping, pickup, and returns

We ship this item free within the U.S. You can also select pickup in Phoenix at checkout — usually ready within 24 hours. Once opened, this product is not available for return or refund. If your bottle arrives damaged, reach out and we’ll make it right.

Evil Bone Water $39.00 · No Spray Top

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