“if there is free flow, there is no pain.”

Imagine a river that is blocked by a small tree. With time, that blockage will collect further debris, begin to stagnate due to lack of circulation, and ultimately block the flow of the river entirely.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, providing muscles with a steady, unimpeded supply of blood is key. If this does not occur, we call this Blood Stagnation. This is the tree. And this is where pain begins to manifest. The correct combination of herbs can clean the debris and restore flow. For modern warriors who ask a lot from their muscles, we’ve got you covered.

meet our products.

Musclemud products are unlike any other pain relieving creams on the market today because they’re specifically formulated by a board-certified herbalist and acupuncturist using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our products work to treat the root cause of muscle pain—not just the pain itself.

musclemud™

This unique blend of plants, roots, and resins helps aid in muscle recovery after even the hardest workouts. Use immediately after exertion and at night to ease pain and help muscles recover faster. Made almost entirely from locally-sourced ingredients from local farms committed to organic farming practices, musclemud is equally packed with integrity and environmental stewardship.

how it works

Calms and cools muscle pain immediately after exertion

Turmeric is credited most notably for its ability to relieve inflammation. Giving musclemud its golden glow, two forms of turmeric work together to clear the soreness and stagnation your body builds up from both intense workouts and the stresses of everyday life.

Rhubarb functions as a natural coolant, dissipating the heat generated by the consistent firing of muscles. It essentially tells the body to cool down – party’s over. It also flushes debris from muscles and tendons so they’re free to receive nourishment.

Frankincense and Myrrh have worked as Chinese Medicine’s dynamic duo for centuries. They’re used to decrease muscle pain and swelling. They also effectively relax muscles from spasm and contracture.

Directs the herbal formula to restore muscles and tendons

Quince Fruit and Gentiana play the role of “herbal guides” within our musclemud formulation. These herbs guide the herbal formula on a direct path to muscles and tendons, ensuring maximum impact and pain relief.

Sinks deeply into tissues and blocks muscle pain immediately

Menthol is scientifically proven as an effective topical analgesic and an herb that stops muscle pain upon application. Additionally, it cools the skin and opens the pores, which allows the musclemud cream to penetrate the surface of the skin rather than sitting on top of it.

Luffa (yes, the same type you use in your shower) greets the cream at the skin level after the menthol has done its job, and welcomes it deeper into the body so it can reach deep muscles, tendons, and joints to provide healing relief

Corydalis and Camphor play additional supporting roles. Corydalis helps to back up the turmeric, frankincense, and myrrh, while the camphor assists the menthol.

warrior by day. dirty by night.

Our muscle creams and salves are designed to be applied at two times: immediately after exertion and at night before sleep. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body’s energy manifests in two broad qualities. Yang is hot, fiery, and intense—like your muscles during activity. Yin is cool and quiet—like your body at rest. Using this energy to its advantage, musclemud taps into Yin and Yang to cool sore muscles during the day and aid in recovery at night.

at dirty, our name is mud (and Heather).

Heather Terry is a woman who knows challenge and pain. As the result of a life altering car accident with a semi – tractor trailer, subsequent lumbar disc replacement, and fertility issues, she chose to leave her career in corporate finance to pursue a calling in Chinese Medicine — determined to educate herself in more holistic ways to treat pain and disease. As a single mother navigating an autoimmune disease, she has developed the belief that our challenges ultimately become our greatest strengths. It is for the stories she hears and the pain she treats within the clinic she owns (Be Well by MOOV) and for the warriors she is lucky enough to work alongside, that dirty products are made.

Her message is this: “Here’s to allowing challenge to shape us, to listening to what our bodies need along the way, and to remembering that this beautiful planet has all the resources needed to fuel our pursuits at living a full life. I’m glad you’ve found dirty and I hope you find musclemud to be a trusted companion along the way.”