What Colour Tiger Balm is best?

Tiger Balm Red is the most potent ointment in the Tiger Balm range. It relieves deep penetrating pain for the most persistent sprains and deep muscle tissue damage. Its specialised ingredients also allow it to unblock sinuses and ease tension and stress when worked into the muscles around the neck and temples.

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Should I use red or white Tiger Balm?

What is the difference between Red and White Tiger Balm? Tiger Balm Red is more potent than Tiger Balm White, and is used for general muscle aches and pains. Tiger Balm White is more effective for tension headaches than Tiger Balm Red, and is milder than Tiger Balm Red.

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Which Tiger Balm is strongest?

When you need more relief, you need Tiger Balm Sports Ultra Strength Ointment. This ointment is formulated with 49% essential oils and contains the strongest concentration of Tiger Balm's herbal ingredients to provide warm, comforting relief for joint and muscle discomfort, stiff muscles, backaches, and more.

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Is white Tiger Balm stronger?

A: 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. Take care Andy.

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What is Tiger Balm White for?

Tiger Balm White is a proven, safe and effective herbal ointment indicated for the treatment of tensions headache that you may get when your head, neck and shoulder muscles become tense due to tiredness, overwork or emotional strain. Tiger Balm White can be used by adults only.

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The Ointment That Cures Almost Everything (AKA Tiger Balm)

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Which Tiger Balm is stronger ultra or extra?

Tiger Balm Ultra Strength Ointment is non-staining and uses our strongest formulation. It provides a warming and cooling effect. Tiger Balm Extra Strength Ointment uses our traditional formula which provides more warmth. The extra cinnamon in the formulation can stain clothes.

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Is Tiger Balm better than Voltaren?

Tiger Balm has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. Voltaren has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com.

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Which Tiger Balm is best for muscle pain?

Tiger Balm Extra-Strength Pain-Relieving Ointment: This is the standard Tiger Balm ointment formula with a strong menthol scent. It can be found in most drugstores. Tiger Balm Ultra-Strength Rub: This ointment contains more pain-relieving menthol than Extra-Strength Tiger Balm.

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Can you put too much Tiger Balm on?

It's critical to only use Tiger Balm topically and as directed. Overuse or ingestion can be toxic if your body absorbs too much camphor or methyl salicylate. Camphor toxicity can cause: Seizures.

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Where do you put Tiger Balm white?

Simply rub the balm onto the forehead or temples for effective pain relief. 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.

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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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What is red tiger balm best for?

The warm variation of the classic Tiger Balm muscle pain relief ointment is ideal for soothing muscular aches and pains. This muscle pain relieving ointment also works fast to soothe itch due to insect bites. Rub over affected area to reduce aches, swelling and other discomforts quickly and effectively.

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Which Tiger Balm is good for inflammation?

Red Tiger Balm: Typically helps relieve inflammation and muscular pains, and insect bite itch relief. White Tiger Balm: Typically used in treating headaches, coughs, colds, and insect bite itch relief.

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Is Tiger Balm red stronger than White?

Tiger Balm Red is stronger than White and is for muscle pain rather than a stuffy nose.

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Which color Tiger Balm is good for headaches?

Tiger Balm White Ointment | For Fast Effective Relief From Headache, Stuffy Nose, Nasal Congestion, Flatulence & Itchiness From Insect Bites | Ayurvedic Pain Relief Balm | 21ml | Pack of 6.

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Which is stronger Tiger Balm or Vicks?

It's about seven times stronger than its Western counterparts. While Vicks VapoRub contains 8.6% of its active ingredients, Tiger Balm has a whopping 60%.

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Why is Tiger Balm so intense?

Tiger Balm products are based on powerful herbal blends of medicinal plants that have been known for their curative effects. The two active ingredients in their Ultra Strength Tiger Balm (the one I tried) are camphor and menthol.

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How long does Tiger Balm last once applied?

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine. 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.

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Why can't I use Voltaren on my hip?

Why can't I use Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel for shoulders, hips, etc.? Voltaren has not been studied for the relief of arthritis pain in the shoulders, hips, and back.

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Why was Voltaren taken off the market?

World's Most Popular Painkiller Raises Heart Attack Risk : Shots - Health News Diclofenac — sold under the brand names Voltaren, Cambia, Cataflam and Zipsor — raises the risk of a heart attack by about 40 percent.

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What are the different tiger Balms for?

Suitable for young (2 years +) and old, this ointment that we're all familiar with is available in 2 formulations in the UK & ROI; Tiger Balm Red for the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains and Tiger Balm White for the treatment of tension headaches, as well as the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains.

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What is in Red Tiger Balm?

Cajuput Oil, Cassia Oil, Clove Oil, Dementholised Mint Oil and Paraffin Petrolatum.

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How many times a day 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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