Can you put too much Tiger Balm on?

Camphor and menthol can cause a burning or cold sensation, which is usually mild and should lessen over time with continued use. If this sensation causes significant discomfort, wash the skin with soap and water.

Can you use too much Tiger Balm?

It is possible to use too much Tiger Balm, resulting in an overdose. If you experience any odd symptoms and think you may have overdosed, you should contact your doctor right away. You may experience skin symptoms at the site of application like redness, itching and irritation.

How much Tiger Balm can you use?

How should I use Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub? Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. The cream or gel forms of this medicine are usually applied to the affected area 3 or 4 times per day. The skin patch may be worn for up to 8 hours.

What are the side effects of Tiger Balm?

How often should Tiger Balm be applied?

Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times a day. Rub in gently and thoroughly. After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. If treating the hands, wait at least 30 minutes after applying the medication to wash your hands.

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When should you not use Tiger Balm?

Which is better red or white Tiger Balm?

hi there, white tiger balm is milder and can be used on the nose and lips, to aid breathing, Red tiger balm is slightly stronger and is great for aches and pains on joints and muscles, It is an ancient product and really works, but buy the best, ie, asian or chinese.

Can Tiger Balm make pain worse?

Test the product on a small area of skin to make sure it doesn't cause irritation before you apply it widely. Skin irritation can cause pain, redness, or, rarely, bleeding of the affected area. Tiger balm may also cause an allergic reaction with a skin rash, swelling of the skin or throat, or breathing difficulties.

Why does Tiger Balm work so well?

It's made of so-called counterirritants, substances that cause mild hot and cool sensations on your skin to distract your brain. In other words, Tiger Balm won't pounce on your pain—but it will confuse and delight your nerve endings (and your nose) with tingle-inducing ingredients.

Is Tiger Balm like Deep Heat?

Many companies manufacture creams and gels that fit under the category of 'deep heat'. I'm sure you've heard of Tiger Balm, Deep Heat, Dencorub, etc. They consist of various chemicals and 'natural' ingredients in varying quantities. The cream or gel is applied locally to the affected area and massaged into the skin.

Can Tiger Balm burn your skin?

For your first use, apply only to a small skin area to test how your skin reacts to the medicine. Camphor and menthol can cause a burning or cold sensation, which is usually mild and should lessen over time with continued use. If this sensation causes significant discomfort, wash the skin with soap and water.

What is the strongest version of Tiger Balm?

63 oz. This non-staining ointment for muscle pain contains the strongest concentration of Tiger Balm's herbal ingredients to provide warmth to muscles.

Can you put Tiger Balm on the bottom of your feet?

Massage Massaging the foot encourages blood to the area and can help soothe the pain and settle the inflammation. I recommend using a product such a Tiger Balm® or Voltarol® gel.

Where do you apply Tiger Balm for headaches?

For muscular aches and pains (Adults and children aged 2 years and older) rub gently on the affected parts of the skin. For tension headaches (Adults only) apply the ointment onto the forehead or temples and lightly rub in a circular motion.

Does Tiger Balm help sciatica?

Heat: Heat packs and topical heat rubs such as tiger balm can be really helpful when treating sciatica. When experiencing pain from spasmed muscles, heat and topical application of heat can help to relax the spasmed muscles providing instant pain relief and soothing.

Can you put too much deep heat on?

Redness, warmth, stinging, or burning on the application site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does Tiger Balm Stain sheets?

Tiger Balm Ultra Strength Ointment is non-staining and uses our strongest formulation. It provides a warming and cooling effect.

What is the original Tiger Balm?

Tiger balm is a topical cream developed by a Chinese herbalist in the 1870s. It contains ingredients like menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate, cassia oil, and capsicum. These ingredients can act as an expectorant and help muscle pain, headaches, arthritis pain.

How many times a day can I use a heating pad?

HOME HEAT THERAPY INSTRUCTIONS

Apply to affected area for NO LONGER than 15 minutes. Use a layer of towels between your skin and the heating pad. Remove for at least 1 hour then repeat. 2-3 applications a day is advisable.

Does heat help inflammation?

Heat therapy. Applying heat to an inflamed area will dilate the blood vessels, promote blood flow, and help sore and tightened muscles relax.

Can heat make inflammation worse?

Heat can make inflammation significantly worse. Ice can aggravate symptoms of tightness and stiffness; it can also just make any pain worse when it's unwanted. Both ice and heat are pointless or worse when unwanted: icing when you're already shivering, or heating when you're already sweating.

How do you stop inflammation pain?

Ginger has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen. Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains. Fruits, veggies and whole grains, as part of a healthy diet, fight inflammation naturally and can also help control your weight. Maintaining a healthy weight relieves stress on the joints.

Can massage make inflammation worse?

Massage is like exercise: It forces blood into your muscles, bringing nutrients and removing toxins. This process can temporarily increase inflammation (the healing response) to areas that the body feels need attention. This inflammation can bring discomfort.

What happens if you overuse a heating pad?

Yet, leaving a heating pad on for too long can result in injury from burns and can potentially create a scenario of extreme inflammation in the body as the dilated blood vessels bring pro-inflammatory cells to the area warmed.