Tiger Balm was originally created in the early 1900s. It has a 100+ year history for being the best ointment for external pain relief!
It contains camphor oil which increases local flood flow to reduce pain and swelling, menthol oil to provide sense of cooling caused by any pain, and other essential oils such as mint, cassia, and cajuput. It is much stronger than Vicks which only contains 8.6% of these active ingredients while Tiger Balm contains 60%.
Tiger Balm Ingredients explained
Camphor
Camphor trees are grown commercially in China and Japan for its oil that is used for medicinal purposes. Also, camphor oil is extracted by steam from the chipped wood, root stumps and branches and is then rectified under vacuum and filter pressed.
This plant increases local blood flow and is a counterirritant, which reduces pain and swelling. It provides temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches and pains caused by strains, sprains, bruises, arthritis, and simple backaches.
Menthol
Menthol is derived from mint plants. Essential oil is extracted from the leaves using steam distillation, then it’s frozen to convert it to ice crystals, and then dried to produce menthol crystals.
A staple in every Tiger Balm product, menthol causes an initial sensation of coolness that is soon followed by a sensation of warmth. It helps temporarily relieve minor pains, including those caused by arthritis, backaches, bruising, cramps, muscle strains or sprains, and tendonitis.
Other oils
Other oils that Tiger Balm utilizes include Cajuput Oil, Cassia Oil, Clove Oil, and Dementholized Mint Oil. They are not officially recognized as “Active Ingredients” for topical pain relief. They are known herbs in the aromatherapy world. And blended together with the Active Ingredients (Menthol & Camphor) give the formula its unique “Tiger Balm scent”.
How to Use Tiger Balm
Tiger Balm is for external use only.
Muscular aches & pains: to be rubbed gently on the affected parts of skin as necessary (usually 2 to 3 times daily).
Tension headache: Rub a small amount onto the forehead or temples using a circular motions. Repeat at 30 minutes and one hour after the initial application.
Do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or 30 minutes after bathing not use on children under two years of age.
Product Range
Tiger Balm Extra Strength (Red)
Looking for shoulder and neck pain relief ointment? Look for Tiger Balm Extra Strength Ointment. The cassia oil (cinnamon) in Tiger Balm Extra provides a soothing aroma, as well as this ointment’s familiar reddish-brown color. More importantly, the herbal blend helps to relieve joint and muscle pain and soothe tired muscles. It can be used during warm up before exercise or to ease soreness after working out. It’s also a favourite of arthritis sufferers.
https://www.pprx.co.uk/?s=tiger+red
Tiger Balm White
Effective soothing relief from tension headaches
Containing our unique blends of herbal ingredients, Tiger Balm has been used for generations. Each little jar of Tiger Balm White provides an alternative way to relieve the pain of tension headaches.
https://www.pprx.co.uk/product/tiger-balm-white-19g/
Find out more about muscles aches and injury from the NHS website https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/keeping-active/before-and-after-exercise/pain-and-injuries
