{"product_id":"qicaogangmu-traditional-chinese-herbal-cream-natural-skin-soothing-formula-3-tubes","title":"QICAOGANGMU Chinese Herbal Cream - Steroid Free | 3 Tubes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qgm-pdp\" style=\"font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;color:#39463f;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eQICAOGANGMU (奇草钢目) is a steroid-free Chinese herbal cream for dry, itchy and irritated skin. It combines four traditional Chinese herbs, She Chuang Zi, Bing Pian, Ku Shen and Bai Bu, with cooling menthol in a moisturising glycerin and petrolatum base. The 3-tube pack covers twice-daily use over several weeks, so you can judge how your skin responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6f0;border-left:4px solid #547965;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cooling comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e for itchy skin from menthol and borneol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalming Chinese herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e used for centuries in external skin formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisturising base\u003c\/strong\u003e that supports dry, rough skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently tested steroid-free\u003c\/strong\u003e by TÜV SÜD PSB, with no added fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/pages\/100-day-money-back-guarantee\"\u003edetails\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#1f2a24\"\u003eWhich pack is right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:10px 0 18px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#21392f;color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9ddd9\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#21392f;color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9ddd9\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/products\/qicaogangmu-traditional-chinese-herbal-cream-natural-skin-soothing-formula\"\u003e1 tube (15 g)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFirst-time users, or a small area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 tubes (3 x 15 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e (this pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTwice-daily use over several weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/products\/qicaogangmu-traditional-chinese-herbal-cream-natural-skin-soothing-formula-5-tubes\"\u003e5 tubes (5 x 15 g)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLarger areas, ongoing daily care or the whole household. Lowest price per tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#1f2a24\"\u003eWhat is inside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive declared actives in a moisturising base. Nothing hidden, every concentration on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;margin:10px 0 18px\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#21392f;color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9ddd9\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#21392f;color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9ddd9\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#21392f;color:#fff;font-size:12.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:9px 10px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #d9ddd9\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eShe Chuang Zi (Cnidium fruit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eClassic TCM itch herb; its osthole blocks the skin's TRPV3 itch channel (\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30108138\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSun 2018\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBing Pian (borneol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCooling and soothing via the TRPM8 cold receptor (\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28396565\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWang 2017\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eKu Shen (Sophora root)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCalming herb; reduced itch and inflammatory signals in laboratory studies (\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38358770\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLin 2024\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBai Bu (Stemona root)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTraditional external skin herb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMenthol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eInstant cooling comfort for itchy skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eWater, glycerin, petrolatum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d9ddd9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMoisturise and support the skin barrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666\"\u003eFull ingredient list: Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cnidii Fructus 3%, Borneolum Syntheticum 2%, Sophorae Flavescentis Radix 1.5%, Stemonae Radix 0.5%, Menthol 0.5%. No added fragrance. Learn more about each herb in the \u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/qicaogangmu-caoben-yijun-rugao-ingredients-safety-and-how-it-works\"\u003efull ingredient guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7faf7;border:1px solid #cddbd2;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently tested steroid-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome unregulated \"herbal\" creams have been found to contain hidden steroids (\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10037629\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKeane 1999\u003c\/a\u003e). QICAOGANGMU batch QCGM-202605 was tested on 27 July 2026 by TÜV SÜD PSB, an ISO\/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory in Singapore. All eight corticosteroids screened (including hydrocortisone, betamethasone and dexamethasone) were Not Detected. \u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/pages\/purity-assured\"\u003eSee the lab reports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#1f2a24\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatch test\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inner arm before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanse\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently pat the skin dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply a thin layer\u003c\/strong\u003e to the itchy or dry area and massage in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat\u003c\/strong\u003e morning and night, or up to 3 times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash your hands\u003c\/strong\u003e afterwards, so menthol does not reach the eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cool, light tingle is normal and fades within minutes. Tips by body area: \u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-use-qicaogangmu-cream-for-optimal-results\"\u003ehow to use QICAOGANGMU\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#1f2a24\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor external use only. Keep away from the eyes, inside the nose and mouth, and broken or weeping skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for children under 2, because it contains menthol and borneol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant or breastfeeding? Ask your doctor or pharmacist before regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop if burning builds, or a rash or swelling appears. See the \u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/qicaogangmu-side-effects-what-you-need-to-know-myth-vs-science\"\u003esafety guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not stop a prescribed treatment without medical advice. Persistent or severe skin problems should be checked by a doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#1f2a24\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qgm-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px\"\u003eDoes QICAOGANGMU contain steroids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. The formula contains no corticosteroid, and independent TÜV SÜD PSB testing of batch QCGM-202605 found none of eight corticosteroids at a 50 ppm detection limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat skin is QICAOGANGMU for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eDry, itchy, irritated and rough skin, including eczema-prone and psoriasis-prone dry patches and skin folds. It is a steroid-free daily cream and can be used alongside a prescribed treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px\"\u003eWhy does it feel cool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMenthol and borneol activate the skin's cold receptor (TRPM8). The cool, light tingle is normal and fades within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px\"\u003eCan I use it on my face?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, as a thin layer after a patch test. Keep it away from the eyes, inside the nose and mouth, and wash your hands after applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size:16px;margin:16px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat if it does not work for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eEvery order is covered by our 100-day money-back guarantee, so you can try QICAOGANGMU with no risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 10px;color:#1f2a24\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-qicaogangmu-works-understanding-its-herbal-formula\"\u003eHow QICAOGANGMU works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/qicaogangmu-cream-vs-steroid-creams-understanding-the-differences\"\u003eQICAOGANGMU vs steroid creams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/best-herbs-for-itchy-skin-a-tcm-perspective\"\u003eThe best Chinese herbs for itchy skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#245d47;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/blogs\/articles\/is-qicaogangmu-steroid-free-a-transparent-look-at-its-herbal-ingredients\"\u003eIs QICAOGANGMU steroid-free? The lab results\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QICAOGANGMU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51292530180415,"sku":"QCGM-P3","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1198\/9518\/files\/QCGM_P3_NEW_IMAGE.jpg?v=1787895764","url":"https:\/\/www.qicaogangmu.com\/zh\/products\/qicaogangmu-traditional-chinese-herbal-cream-natural-skin-soothing-formula-3-tubes","provider":"QICAOGANGMU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}