Tiger balm: properties, composition, contraindications, reviews

One of the types of ointments that are made in Thailand is tiger balm red (red ointment). This is the most powerful of all existing Thai ointments in terms of the degree of impact on the human body. About this balm they say always, as one of the best on the planet of local analgesics. It is also the main component of many Chinese ointments. But first things first.

History

Developed a unique composition of this drug Oh Chu Kin. This is a famous Chinese herbalist, who lived in Rangoon in the seventies of the XIX century. He used the valuable oils that were originally used to create a formula for therapeutic ointments for Chinese emperors. Having opened his medical store in Rangoon, he began selling his warming remedy. All the knowledge of the herbalist after his death remained to his sons, who continued his endeavors. Tiger balm they began to sell in Singapore and Malaysia. The goods were sent there along with the image of the tiger, which personified life forces.

In Singapore in the twenties of the last century, the sons opened a factory for the production of balm, which was called "Tiger". After a while they founded a company called Hawpar. To date, Hawpar tiger balm from Thailand is very popular in the world and is used for a variety of diseases.

In Thai pharmacies there are 2 types of this remedy: white and red balms. They differ only in the strength of the action and the volume of essential oils that make up their composition. Red tiger balm has a more pronounced effect. He is able to alleviate even the most severe pains.

Properties

Red ointment has a tangible warming effect, removing the aches and relieving pain. This is a reliable tool for the treatment of polyarthritis, radiculitis, salt deposition.

Balsam is also used to relieve inflammation, swelling and pain. Nedeko it is used for anesthesia with lumbago, sciatica, gout. Helps the rapid fusion of bones in fractures. It is used to relieve muscle pain (with stretch, shock, overstrain, etc.), to warm up the muscles. Helps resorption of hematomas. Tiger balm perfectly removes irritations that occur after bites of various insects. It is also used for colds for massage and inhalation. He can even relieve heartburn. If you apply the product on your stomach, it relieves pain in it, helps also with stomach disorders.

Composition

It should be noted a rich composition of plant components, which contains tiger balm. The instruction for its use, which is attached to each package, contains a detailed list of ingredients. In general, the unique formula of the drug is based on herbs and is inherited from the ancient medicine of China. This composition has been used for many years and at the moment is very popular. The preparation includes about one hundred different components of medicinal plants of mountain forests in China. It is well known that the components of the remedy are menthol, camphor, mint oil, kaeputa oil, cassia oil and clove, borneol, ginger, barber.

Menthol is effective for various colds, with the removal of fatigue and muscle pain, rheumatism. Its cooling effect helps reduce the itching and irritation caused by insect bites, with various allergic reactions.

Camphor is used for rheumatism, inflammation, muscle and arthritis pain . Quickly penetrating the tissues, it acts soothingly on the peripheral nerves.

Peppermint oil is famous for its ability to fight bacteria and viruses, as well as its antiseptic properties. It is used in the treatment of various colds and increases immunity.

Carnation oil has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

The oil of kaeputa is used as antispasmolytic, antinevralsic and antiseptic. It is very effective in the treatment of bronchitis, influenza, otitis, laryngitis, rheumatism, various skin diseases.

Cassia oil is an excellent remedy for antibacterial as well as antiviral action.

Also, the composition of the ointment includes paraffin and petroleum jelly.

Methods of application

Tiger balm is applied in small amounts externally to diseased areas. In case of a cold, it is recommended to spread back, chest, nose and neck. Balsam is also added to the inhalation solution.

Contraindications

Red balm is contraindicated in breastfeeding and pregnant women, as well as people who are prone to allergies to the components of the drug. With great care it is necessary to use balm for the treatment of young children. Do not use inside, make sure that the product does not get on the damaged skin or on the mucous membrane.

Buying balsam

Buy the drug can be in special stores that sell real Thai ointments, and also ordered through the Internet from Thai manufacturers. But, of course, it's best to visit this wonderful country, where red balsam can be found in every pharmacy.

Tiger balm: reviews

Despite the fact that it is not so easy to find this drug on Russian shelves, it is not difficult to find reviews about it. People who managed to buy it, tell that he has a tremendous effect, removing pain and irritation. Also, it is actively used by athletes before training. Of the shortcomings can be identified only that it is not easy to buy a real red balm, because there are a lot of fakes on the Internet.