TCM Scar ointment

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) scar creams are formulated with herbal ingredients to treat scars, especially hypertrophic scars. Research shows that multi-herb ointments—such as SCMC, a six-herb Chinese composition—can significantly reduce scar area and thickness, soften scar tissue, and improve vascular patterns in scarred skin. The effect appears to be dose-dependent, with higher concentrations providing greater improvement. These creams are generally safe and promote wound healing by tapping into TCM principles like “activating blood and resolving stasis” and using herbal extracts with anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory properties.