Qi-Zheng-Xiao-Tong

Qi-Zheng-Xiao-Tong is a tape-type Chinese herbal patch used for treating various types of pain and musculoskeletal conditions. According to the search results, it's used for "acute and chronic sprains, bruises, bone hyperplasia, rheumatism, and rheumatoid pain, as well as for pillow rest"[2]. It's also used as a control treatment in clinical trials testing other similar products[1][10]. The plaster contains herbal ingredients that provide analgesic effects. Based on patent information, it has functions of "promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain"[9]. It's described as being "easy to apply and has reliable curative effect, and has been favored by the majority of clinicians and patients"[9]. ## Manufacturer and Development The product is manufactured by Tibet Qizheng Tibetan Medicine Co., Ltd. (also known as Tibet Cheezheng Tibetan Medicine), a prominent firm in the Tibetan medicine sector in China[6]. The company was established in 1995 in Nyingchi, Tibet, and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2009[6]. ## Clinical Evidence Qi-Zheng-Xiao-Tong has been used as a control treatment in clinical trials. For example, in a randomized, double-blind, parallel positive controlled, multi-center clinical trial studying the efficacy and safety of Tong-luo Qu-tong plaster in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA), Qi-zheng Xiao-tong plaster was used as the control treatment[1][10]. ## Safety Information According to patent information, the plaster may have "certain adverse reactions, mainly manifested as acute and delayed drug-induced rash, local allergy, resulting in skin rash, itching, bullae, ulceration and other symptoms"[9]. These reactions sometimes necessitate interruption of treatment, which can affect therapeutic outcomes and prolong the course of disease[9]. ## Canonical Name Qi-Zheng-Xiao-Tong ## Code Names [] ## Brand Names ["Qi-Zheng-Xiao-Tong", "Qizheng Xiaotong", "Qizheng Xiaotong Tiegao"] ## Other Names ["Qizhengxiaotong Tie"] ## Description Qi-Zheng-Xiao-Tong is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plaster or patch developed and manufactured by Tibet Qizheng Tibetan Medicine Co., Ltd. It functions by promoting blood circulation, removing stasis, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. The plaster is primarily used for treating acute and chronic sprains, bruises, bone hyperplasia, rheumatism, and rheumatoid pain, as well as for conditions like stiff neck, shoulder periarthritis, lumbar muscle strain, and old injuries.

Brand names

Qi-Zheng-Xiao-TongQizheng XiaotongQizheng Xiaotong Tiegao

Other names

Qizhengxiaotong Tie