Herbal Ice uses the three most popular heat-clearing herbs in the Chinese Materia Medica. This salve supports tissues during the acute inflammatory stage of healing; when the area is hot, red, swollen, and painful this cooling salve is indicated. Use immediately in cases of acute injury or inflammation at the site of injury. This formula can also be applied to open wounds as a mild antibacterial and aid in blood clotting while simultaneously preventing swelling and heat.