Making Díe Dǎ Yào Jǐu (Dit Da Jow) 跌打藥酒泡制
Discover the ancient wisdom behind 跌打藥酒 Díe Dǎ Jiǔ — the traditional Chinese herbal liniment used by martial artists for centuries to treat bruises, sprains, and muscle trauma. In this 60 minute power course, you’ll learn the complete process from understanding the foundations of Chinese herbal medicine and how medicinal properties interact with the body, to selecting herbs, brewing your own formula, and safely applying it for maximum healing effect.
Perfect for martial artists, athletes, and wellness enthusiasts who believe in natural, effective remedies for pain relief, recovery, and strengthening of tendons, ligaments, and bones. By the end of the course, you’ll have your own personalized batch of Díe Dǎ Jiǔ — and the knowledge to continue crafting it for life.
Purchase of this course, you will get a FREE 1 oz bottle of “Dragon’s Blood” DDJ.
About Marc Mastrandrea Laoshi
Marc Mastrandrea graduated from Chinese Medicine school in 2010 and soon after founded Po Chi Lam Clinic, which quickly grew to become one of the largest Chinese medicine clinics in the United States — serving between 30 to 60 patients a day. His mission was simple yet profound: to treat everyone who walked through the door, regardless of their condition.
Through these years, Marc gained extensive hands-on experience treating a wide range of cases — from chronic illnesses to acute injuries and infectious diseases.
In 2016, he moved to Beijing to study Baguazhang under Xu Shi Xi. While there, he became a lecturer at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, teaching courses on acupuncture, Dit Da medicine, differential diagnosis, and channel theory. He also taught and supervised clinical rounds at Guo Yi Yang Teaching Hospital, mentoring both students and physicians.
Returning to the U.S. in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Marc began treating COVID patients — many of whom he helped using primarily acupuncture — continuing his lifelong dedication to healing and the integration of martial and medical wisdom.
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Part 1: Introduction to traditional Chinese herbology
In this first episode segment, Marc Laoshi guides us through a high-level introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and the healing power of herbs. He explains how different herbs are used for various medicinal purposes, followed by an overview of Díe Dǎ Jiǔ and other types of topical remedies. The session concludes with practical steps to prepare for brewing your very own Díe Dǎ Jiǔ!
In this first episode segment, Marc Laoshi guides us through a high-level introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and the healing power of herbs. He explains how different herbs are used for various medicinal purposes, followed by an overview of Díe Dǎ Jiǔ and other types of topical remedies. The session concludes with practical steps to prepare for brewing your very own Díe Dǎ Jiǔ!
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Lesson 2: The "Dragon's Blood" Formula
In this segment, Marc Laoshi walks you through each ingredient — from the selected herbs to the choice of alcohol used to brew Díe Dǎ Jiǔ. He explains the unique properties of every herb and the reasoning behind their inclusion, helping you understand not just how, but why each component works together in this traditional formula.
In this segment, Marc Laoshi walks you through each ingredient — from the selected herbs to the choice of alcohol used to brew Díe Dǎ Jiǔ. He explains the unique properties of every herb and the reasoning behind their inclusion, helping you understand not just how, but why each component works together in this traditional formula.
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Lesson 3: The Making and Brewing of Díe Dǎ Jǐu
This is the fun part! We’ll walk through the entire process of bringing everything together — simmering and brewing the herbal ingredients, adding the alcohol, and watching your Díe Dǎ Jiǔ come to life. Enjoy the craft and the aroma of tradition in every step!
This is the fun part! We’ll walk through the entire process of bringing everything together — simmering and brewing the herbal ingredients, adding the alcohol, and watching your Díe Dǎ Jiǔ come to life. Enjoy the craft and the aroma of tradition in every step!
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Lesson 4: Applying Díe Dǎ Jǐu and Things You Should Know
Brewing your Díe Dǎ Jǐu takes time — but once it’s ready, knowing how to properly apply and use your remedy is just as important. In this section, you’ll learn the most effective methods of application, along with key insights and precautions every practitioner should know about their medicine.
Brewing your Díe Dǎ Jǐu takes time — but once it’s ready, knowing how to properly apply and use your remedy is just as important. In this section, you’ll learn the most effective methods of application, along with key insights and precautions every practitioner should know about their medicine.
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