How to use
Your Ji Wu Li routine, step by step
Simple daily steps, whichever products you choose. Everyone’s ALS is different, so start here, keep track of how you feel and adjust with your care team.
The daily target
About 32 grams of Ji Wu Li compound a day
Current guidance centers on about 32 grams of Ji Wu Li compound a day, delivered through any combination of cream, patches and capsules.
Monitor your progress. Depending on how your ALS is progressing, you may find you can use less and still keep your symptoms under control.
Quick reference
- 1 oz Super Extra Strength cream = 16 g of compound
- 3-inch patch = 4 g
- 4-inch patch = 8 g
- 6-inch patch = 16 g
- Capsules = 1000 mg each
A typical day on the 30-Day Complete Kit: one 6-inch patch, one 3-inch patch, about an ounce of cream and capsules as directed.
By product
How to use each product
Super Extra Strength cream
- Start with clean, dry skin.
- Massage the cream in until it’s absorbed.
- Use it where it’s comfortable, such as arms, legs, shoulders or back.
- Wash your hands afterwards (caregivers too).
Herbal patches
- Apply to clean, dry skin.
- Press firmly for a few seconds.
- Use the included tape if the edges lift.
- Use a different spot for each new patch to give your skin a rest.
Capsules
- Take with water, as directed on the bottle.
- Use them alongside the cream or patches.
- Skip them if swallowing is difficult; the topical products work on their own.
Helpful tips
- Make it part of an existing routine, such as after washing in the morning.
- Keep a simple log of twitching, cramps, pain, speech and swallowing. Changes show over weeks, not days.
- Tell your neurologist you’re using Ji Wu Li so it’s part of your care record.
- Set up auto-refill so you never run short mid-routine. You can skip or cancel anytime.
If your skin reacts
In the clinical trial, about 1 in 6 people had some skin irritation where the patch was applied, about the same with the real and the placebo patch.
If you notice redness or itching, move the next patch to a different spot. If it continues, pause and talk with your care team.
Questions about your routine?
Call (442) 288-6550. We live with ALS too, and we’re glad to help.