Die Da Yao Jing – Magical Elixir for Reef Cuts

A bottle of Die Da Yao Jing is essential for any tropical surf mission. This Chinese medicinal ointment has been used by surfers for reef cuts for well over a decade. Getting back in warm water with exposed cuts is a reliable recipe for staph infections — Die Da Yao Jing keeps the cut sealed from bacteria so you can keep surfing. Top it up every few hours and you'll come home intact.

How To Use It

Reef Cut Protocol

Step 1

Get Out of the Water

Assess the cut properly on land. You can't see what you're dealing with in the lineup.

Step 2

Clean With Lime and Fresh Water

Flush the wound and remove any coral debris. Lime has mild antiseptic properties and is usually easy to find on a tropical trip.

Step 3

Dry the Area

The ointment needs a reasonably dry surface to adhere. Give it a minute before applying.

Step 4

Apply Die Da Yao Jing

Coat the cut and let it sit before heading back in. It creates a protective barrier that keeps bacteria out while you surf.

Step 5

Top Up Every Few Hours

One application won't last a full day session. Reapply regularly to keep the barrier intact.

Important

This is not for large or severe wounds requiring stitches. In those cases your surf trip is likely over and you'll need a doctor rather than another barrel. Die Da Yao Jing is for minor reef cuts — scrapes and small lacerations you want to surf through.

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Magical Elixir For Reef Cuts: Die Da Yao Jing