How many times a day can you apply Tiger Balm?

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.

Can you use too much Tiger Balm?

An overdose of camphor and menthol is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

How long should you leave Tiger Balm on?

Apply a Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub skin patch to clean, dry skin. Press the patch firmly into place and wear it for up to 8 hours. Do not cover treated skin with a tight bandage or heating pad.

How often should I reapply Tiger Balm?

You can repeat the application and massaging process up to four times per day, according to the company. You'll also want to avoid bathing immediately before or after use. If your skin reacts to Tiger Balm and stays red or irritated, stop using it.

How long does Tiger Balm take to activate?

It should relieve your pain within 10 to 20 minutes. You can use Tiger Balm even if you use oral over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers. You should check with your healthcare provider if you plan to use it along with another topical pain reliever because the combination may irritate your skin.

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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.

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.

Does Tiger Balm heal muscles?

Consider topical solutions.

While topical ointments like BenGay, Traumeel, Tiger Balm and others don't go deep enough to reach the muscle, they do contain ingredients that are cooling, numbing and tingling. If you're really sore, that coolness can overpower the pain, but it doesn't speed muscle recovery.

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.

What is Red Tiger Balm good for?

Tiger Balm Red has an aromatic formula which helps soothe sore and aching muscles. It formed of herbal and natural ingredients. Its pain-relieving ingredients will work quickly to reduce aches, pains, swelling and itching by rubbing the ointment in your skin.

Can you use Tiger Balm for headaches?

Tiger Balm can be used by adults and children over 2 years of age to give temporary relief from minor muscular aches and pains. Tiger Balm can also be used by adults only for the treatment of tension headache.

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.

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.

What is the original Tiger Balm?

History. A precursor to Tiger Balm called Ban Kin Yu (Chinese: 萬金油; lit. 'Ten Thousand Golden Oil') was developed in the 1870s during the British Colonial era by the practising Chinese herbalist Aw Chu Kin, son of Aw Leng Fan, a Chinese Hakka herbalist.

Will Tiger Balm help a pinched nerve?

Tiger balm works wonders for nerve pain. I am medically retired from the military and have chronic pain in my back, neck, migraines and neuropathy. I apply this at least 4 times a day and without it my pain med intake would be alot higher. You definitely need the ultra as I find it much more effective.

Does Tiger Balm work on nerve pain?

Tiger balm uses

Camphor and menthol can increase blood circulation to the muscles and surrounding area. This may reduce inflammation and therefore provide pain relief. Methyl salicylate can act as a numbing agent, which may dull the pain. Capsicum may block nerve pain receptors, reducing the severity of muscle pain.

Is sciatic nerve on right or left?

The five nerve roots come together to form a right and left sciatic nerve. On each side of your body, one sciatic nerve runs through your hips, buttocks and down a leg, ending just below the knee. The sciatic nerve then branches into other nerves, which continue down your leg and into your foot and toes.

Does Tiger Balm burn?

Case Report. A 50 years woman applied tiger balm on her left knee for the first time for arthralgia. She also took 400 mg of ketoprofen. She immediately felt burning sensation and tingling on the application zone, on contralateral knee in contact and on the both hands.

Does Tiger Balm stain clothes?

CAN TIGER BALM PRODUCTS STAIN CLOTHES? The cassia oil found in our Extra Strength Ointment creates its unique red color and has the tendency to stain clothes. For stain-free options, check out any of our other Tiger Balm products for use.

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.

What is better for lower back pain heat or cold?

When you have back pain from exercise or exertion, use cold therapy immediately after the activity to reduce tissue damage, inflammation, and pain. After a 24-hour period, use heat therapy to encourage tissue healing.

Is walking good for lower back pain?

The simple movement of walking is one of the best things we can do for chronic lower back pain. Ten to fifteen minutes of walking twice a day will help ease lower back pain. Substitute this activity for a more vigorous type of exercise if you prefer and/or are able.