19 Uses for Tiger Balm That No One Knows About!
Nowadays, many people think that Tiger Balm is an outdated home remedy.
But those who were born before the 80s know that it has many health benefits.
Indeed, it is one of the best remedies that has been proven for hundreds of years.
The original Tiger Balm was created in Burma in the 1870s, by a Chinese herbalist: Aw Chu Kin.
The balm contains menthol, peppermint oil, clove oil, cajeput oil and camphor.
Here are 19 uses of Tiger Balm that no one knows about:
- Soothes mosquito bites
Have you been bitten by a mosquito? No worries!
Tiger Balm can help you soothe the itching by applying it directly to the bite.
- Serves as an insect repellent
Tiger Balm is a very effective repellent. In fact, mosquitoes and wasps hate its strong smell.
Place a box of Tiger Balm in the four corners of the room during the summer, and leave the lid open.
Insects will never enter a room that smells of Tiger Balm
- Exterminates termites
Wooden or bamboo furniture affected by woodworms can be treated with Tiger Balm to get rid of them.
Put a little balm in all the termite holes of the affected furniture, and they will die.
- Relieves rheumatism
For those who have pain due to rheumatism, Tiger Balm can be used as a painkiller.
How? By applying it directly to the lower back, legs, and directly to sore muscles.
Apply the balm as many times as necessary.
- Removes paint stains
You have been painting at home and now you have paint stains on your hands and arms.
Can’t get them off? No need to use chemicals.
Put a little Tiger Balm on a cloth and rub your skin carefully with it.
After a few minutes, the paint will start to dissolve and you can easily remove it.
- Fights sweat odors
Did you know that it is possible to greatly reduce sweat odors thanks to the prolonged use of Tiger Balm?
Regularly apply the balm to the parts of your body that need it and bad body odors will disappear.
Instead, you will smell menthol.
- Treats diarrhea
When traveling abroad, diarrhea can happen quickly.
To treat it, rub a little Tiger Balm in and around the navel.
Then, cover the navel with the palm of your hand for two or three minutes to let the heat diffuse onto the stomach.
You can also apply a little balm between the coccyx and the anal region for greater effectiveness.
- Soothes sore throats
At the first signs of a sore throat, generously apply Tiger Balm around the neck area before going to sleep.
Gently rub your neck with the palm of your hand.
As a result, your sore throat will be a thing of the past the next morning.
- Treats a toothache
If you have toothache, the solution is to apply a little Tiger Balm directly into your mouth.
How? Put a little balm on a clean cloth and rub the area around the tooth that hurts.
- Soothes minor burns
For minor skin burns, lightly apply the balm to the affected areas.
It will help relieve the pain and prevent blisters. The sooner it is applied, the faster the burn will heal.
- Treats corns on the feet
Corns and calluses on the feet can disappear with regular use of Tiger Balm.
Spread the balm directly on the corn.
For greater effectiveness, the balm can be heated to improve penetration.
Repeat this every day, one to three times a day.
- Relieves headaches
Tiger Balm is an excellent remedy for headaches.
Massage your temples with a little Tiger Balm and reapply if necessary.
Be careful not to get any balm in your eyes.
- Unblocks your nose
When you have a cold with a blocked nose, put a little balm just below and around your nostrils.
Breathe and your nose will clear as if by magic.
- Fights motion sickness
Do you get seasick or feel sick in the car or bus?
To avoid nausea, apply balm directly to your lips.
- Fights constipation
Just as Tiger Balm can help with diarrhea, it can also help with constipation.
Massage a little balm on your stomach area to relieve your stomach.
- Helps you breathe
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