When should you not use Tiger Balm?

Do not apply Tiger Balm in the following circumstances:
  1. 1 hour before or 30 minutes after exposing the skin to hot, humid conditions, including a hot shower, a sauna, or a hot tub.
  2. on broken skin or open wounds.
  3. on irritated, inflamed, reddened, chapped, or dry skin.
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Are there side effects from using Tiger Balm?

Tiger Balm side effects

itchiness. stinging or burning sensations. skin irritation. breathing difficulties (when applied on chest for congestion)
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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.
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Can you use Tiger Balm with other medications?

Certain medications may put you at risk for complications while using Tiger Balm. Other medications or supplements may affect your usage of Tiger Balm, especially if you have any allergies to camphor and menthol. Before using this or any other medication, you should talk to your doctor about the risk for complications.
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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.
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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.
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Is Tiger Balm good for anti inflammatory?

The active ingredients in one formulation of regular-strength Tiger Balm include: 15 percent methyl salicylate, which may act as an analgesic, numbing the skin. 5 percent menthol, which may help restrict blood vessels, reducing inflammation and causing a therapeutic cooling sensation.
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Can you use Tiger Balm If you take blood thinners?

No interactions were found between Tiger Balm and warfarin.
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What does Tiger Balm do to muscles?

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.
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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.
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How often should you use 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.
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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.
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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.
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What Tiger Balm is good for headaches?

Tiger Balm White Ointment 30 g - for the Treatment of Tension Headaches and Temporary Relief of Muscular Aches and Pains.
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Does Tiger Balm contain aspirin?

But unlike ibuprofen or aspirin, Tiger Balm doesn't attack the source of the pain. It's made of so-called counterirritants, substances that cause mild hot and cool sensations on your skin to distract your brain.
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