Araceae Plaster, also called Nan Xing Pain Relieve Plaster is an innovation from an ancient formular after many years of research of a professor at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The innovation is in both the layered structure of the herbal ingredients and the updated and improved formula. This plaster became very popular upon entering the market in the late 1990s, and has been found to be more effective than others in the market addressing similar symptoms. It is manufactuered by Jiangsu Nanxing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Many medical research about Nan Xing plaster can be found in the literature. It is found to be effective for pains that are usually related to cold and wet conditions. However, some people have found that the adhesive layer on the edges can cause allergic reaction of the skin. Special attention needs to be taken to avoid side effects.