Po Sum On (Bao Xin An) All-Purpose Chinese Massage Oil
$26.49
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Po Sum On (Bao Xin An) All-Purpose Chinese Massage Oil
$26.49
Po Sum On is a warming Chinese massage oil made with menthol, peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, dragon's blood resin and other herbs. Athletes and martial artists use it to warm up tight muscles before training and to ease soreness afterward. This is the 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottle.
What is Po Sum On oil?
Po Sum On, also called Bao Xin An, is an all purpose herbal oil from Hong Kong. It leaves a warm, minty feeling on the skin. Many families keep a bottle in the medicine cabinet and another in the gym bag.
What is Po Sum On used for?
People use Po Sum On for
- sore or achy muscles
- stiff joints and a tight back
- warming up before exercise and recovering after it
- a warming chest and upper back rub on cold days
- a dab at the temples for motion sickness, or on insect bites
In Chinese medicine, it is used to move qi, invigorate the blood and open the channels so stiff areas loosen up.
What's in Po Sum On?
Menthol (15%), baikal skullcap root (huang qin), Chinese licorice root (gan cao), cinnamon oil, dragon's blood resin (xue jie), peppermint oil and tea oil.
How do you use Po Sum On?
- Adults and children 2 years and older, rub a few drops onto the area as needed.
- Massage it in well to warm the muscle.
- Wash your hands afterward and keep it away from the eyes.
Who is it for?
Po Sum On suits anyone who wants a warming, herbal massage oil for everyday aches and active recovery. It is for external use only. Do not use it on broken skin or on children under 2. If you have sensitive skin, try a small patch first.
What goes well with it?
For bruises and achy joints, pair it with Wood Lock Oil. Kwan Loong Oil and White Flower Analgesic Balm are other classic Chinese rubs. See them all in our pain relief collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is Po Sum On oil used for?
Po Sum On is used as a warming massage oil for sore muscles, stiff joints and a tight back, and to warm up before activity. Some people also rub a little on the chest and upper back on cold days for its warming, minty feeling.
How do you use Po Sum On?
Rub a few drops onto the area and massage it in until it feels warm. Use it as needed, wash your hands afterward and keep it away from your eyes.
Is Po Sum On the same as Bao Xin An?
Yes. Bao Xin An is the Mandarin reading of Po Sum On. It is the same oil.
What does Po Sum On smell like?
It smells strongly of peppermint and cinnamon. The scent fades as the oil absorbs.
Is Po Sum On warming or cooling?
It feels warming. The cinnamon oil brings warmth, and the menthol and peppermint add a cool, tingly edge on top.
Can children use Po Sum On?
Children 2 years and older can use it with adult supervision. Do not use it on children under 2, and keep it out of their reach.