A Single-blind RCT to Investigate the Effect of a Novel Herbal Patch for the Treatment of PF

Novel drugs such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula that can suppress inflammation may augment tissue healing and reduce activity-related pain in patients suffering from plantar fasciitis. Our team has experiences of using TCM for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Based on our previous experience, our group has developed a new proprietary topical TCM herbal formula, CDAM, containing Carthami Flos , Dipsaci Radix , Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata and Herba Menthae for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.