scubascuba3 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thais seem to use this for everything, headaches, pains, strains, other things. It almost reminds me of hundreds of years ago when they thought leaches cured lots of things. What is tiger balm scientifically proven to treat successfully? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SpokaneAl Posted December 7, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) All I know is at the first evidence of a mosquito bite, I rub it on the spot and any itching is gone forever. I am a believer. Edited December 7, 2013 by SpokaneAl 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted December 7, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yup, it works for mozzie bites, aching muscles even blocked noses. No idea of the science behind it (if there even is any). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mickjn Posted December 7, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2013 I got up in the middle of the night to urinate and something bit me.Hurt like hell but Lady Pla was on the job rubbing the foot with the Tiger Balm.I don't know if that fixed it or her words that when I get up in the night I do not have a wai but I should bow the head when I walk past the photos of the late Papa and Mama who have gone to the Great Temple.I was laughing and crying at the same time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted December 7, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) It's never been as good since they banned the opium content. BTW leaches are still used in some hospitals as a treatment. Edited December 7, 2013 by thaibeachlovers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Use it for insect bites, mild headaches, muscle pain...no harm in camphor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther99 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'm a big believer - great for mozzie bites and general aches and pains. Just a shame it's made from real tigers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Same as Vicks Vapo Rub but stronger. It was better when it had the tiger bone in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Its good on mossie bites.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 It's never been as good since they banned the opium content. BTW leaches are still used in some hospitals as a treatment. I rememeber when you could get it in two colours. These days the mrs buys Golden Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telldem Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 My wife rubs some on my belly when I have a stomach ache. Stops the pain almost instantly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Balm#Composition Yeah, those ingredients will sooth agitated skin and like. No effect against bacteria/viruses. I prefer boxing oil, tiger palm needs to be mixed with finger before it breaks down to paste. Edited December 7, 2013 by DrTuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 If you have a headache, rub some on your eyelids. That won't get rid of the headache par se, but the eyelids will certainly take your mind off it.................... On a more serious note, rubbing tiger balm into the temples really does work for headaches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemoncake Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I think Windex works better In case someone does not understand, its Greek remedy from My Big fat Greek wedding movie Sorry off topic, but could not help myself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Balm#Composition Yeah, those ingredients will sooth agitated skin and like. No effect against bacteria/viruses. I prefer boxing oil, tiger palm needs to be mixed with finger before it breaks down to paste. Menthol is antibacterial: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1140516/ and antiviral (as well as anti-fungal): http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/biology/issues/biy-12-36-3/biy-36-3-1-0912-30.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemoncake Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 All I know is at the first evidence of a mosquito bite, I rub it on the spot and any itching is gone forever. I am a believer. Not joking or taking a pi$$, but next time you get bitten, take a pen and color it in, the bite is gone in minutes. Must be some chemical in the ink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Balm#Composition Yeah, those ingredients will sooth agitated skin and like. No effect against bacteria/viruses. I prefer boxing oil, tiger palm needs to be mixed with finger before it breaks down to paste. Menthol is antibacterial: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1140516/ and antiviral (as well as anti-fungal): http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/biology/issues/biy-12-36-3/biy-36-3-1-0912-30.pdf Quite interesting, thanks. I won't be ingesting or spiking tiger palm the next time I get a bug, though. I highly doubt topical application will result in menthol in the bloodstream.But yeah, looks like I stand corrected. It'll sting like a b***h if put on a festering wound but might help. Or you could go to the pharmacy and get a real antibiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 WARNING: First I will say that Tiger Balm does work. I use it for a sore back and am pleased with the result. The warning. A few years ago, while in Bangkok, my back was acting up, so I went to a pharmacy and bought some Tiger Balm adhesive patches to put on my sore back. They worked well. Here' the problem. When I returned to the U.S.A., at San Francisco International Airport, Customs inspected my bags and found the Tiger Balm. They threw a fit. They detained me for over an hour! They informed me that Tiger Balm from Asia was made with actual Tiger parts, and tigers are an endangered species. It was a serious violation of the law for me to attempt to "smuggle" any into the U.S. They treated me like a criminal and all but handcuffed and arrested me. After telling them several times that I had been purchasing U.S. made Tiger Balm in California for years and did not know Asian Tiger Balm was any different, they finally took the Tiger Balm and released me. They informed me that the incident had been entered into their data base and that I would be scrutinized closely when entering the U.S. in the future. Funny thing is, I've entered the U.S. several times since and my bags have not even been looked at! My pain in the back, became a pain in the butt! Anyway, I like Tiger Balm, but thought travelers should know of my experience traveling with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikrit Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Works great on scorpion stings !! Pain gone in seconds .... warning ... wash hands before shaking hands with "Da Pope" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 All I know is at the first evidence of a mosquito bite, I rub it on the spot and any itching is gone forever. I am a believer. I think for this application - bug bites, skin irritations - that Golden Cup might be a bit better? Although they might be similar? http://www.goldencup.co.th/ But keep both around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikoman Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I use it on insect bites, and on an old high school football injury, where the cartilage was removed from my knee and now the bone rubbing on bone is very painful. My wife rubs tiger balm on it, give it a little time to work into the knee and walking is again pain free. Needless to say I am a believer in Tiger Balm. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Let's see. We rubbed horse liniment on horses. And Corona Udder Butter cow liniment on cow teats. We even had Bag Balm for milk cow teats and the milker's hands. But we never did figure out what to put on tigers. Now I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I use it regularly on my golf club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiaexpat Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 It's never been as good since they banned the opium content. BTW leaches are still used in some hospitals as a treatment. I rememeber when you could get it in two colours. These days the mrs buys Golden Cup. Still comes in two colors. I keep both (not sure why) at all times. Golden Cup is good also and used it when in Korea because Tiger Balm was hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpokaneAl Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Let's see. We rubbed horse liniment on horses. And Corona Udder Butter cow liniment on cow teats. We even had Bag Balm for milk cow teats and the milker's hands. But we never did figure out what to put on tigers. Now I know. As an endurance road/triathlete bike rider I always smear a big glob of Bag Balm onto my parts that come into contact with the bike seat. Been using it for years and none better - cheap, plentiful and works great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 On the side it says "For relief of muscular aches and pains, sprains, stuffy nose, flatulence, insect bites and itchiness. Now, where are you meant to put it for flatulence?.. Not that I have it, just wondered Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambco984 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Swear by it. Don't know the science though :-D Boxing linament is good for muscle aches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globeman Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 My wife rubs some on my belly when I have a stomach ache. Stops the pain almost instantly. Yes, bizarre, isn't it? I couldn't see why this would work, what with my superior science education and all, but the missus forced me to try it, and it worked the first time and every time since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Tiger Balm is the brand leader and is made in Singapore, and is known all over the world. However, there is a Thai Balm, by Golden Cup,which is every bit as good or better, but less well known, which I import into Europe. The reason for Tiger Balm having two colours, is mainly that the darker version stains clothes and bed linen that it comes into contact with, whereas the lighter white version does not, and is slightly milder in action. Thai Balm / Tiger Balm is used for bruises, swellings, strains, sprains, insect bites, and can be used as a nasal decongestant by applying a couple of dabs at the base of the nostrils, which also acts to keep a driver awake if tired, though obviously it would be safer to stop and have a rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've used it for many years on muscle strains and pulls. Also, if you train at any contact sport or practice a martial art it's great for bringing out bruises and taking the pain away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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