19 Uses of Tiger Balm That No One Knows!

Nowadays, many people think that tiger balm is an outdated grandmother’s remedy.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 proven itself 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, mint oil, clove oil, cajuput oil and camphor.

Here are 19 uses of Tiger Balm that no one knows:

1. Soothes mosquito bites

Have you been bitten by a mosquito? No worries !

Tiger balm can help soothe itching by applying it directly to the bite.

2. 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.

Bugs will never enter a room that smells of tiger balm

3. Exterminate termites

Wooden or bamboo furniture affected by wood borers can be treated with tiger balm to get rid of them.

Put a little balm in all termite holes on affected furniture, and they will die.

4. Relieves rheumatism

For those who have pain due to rheumatism, tiger balm can be used as a pain reliever.

How ? By applying it directly to the lower back, legs, and directly to sore muscles.

Apply the balm as many times as necessary.

5. Removes paint stains

You’ve 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 some tiger balm on a cloth and rub your skin thoroughly with it.

After a few minutes, the paint will start to dissolve and you can easily remove it.

6. Fight against sweat odor

Did you know that it is possible to greatly reduce sweat odors through prolonged use of tiger balm?

Apply the balm regularly to the parts of your body that need it and bad body odor will disappear.

Instead, you will smell menthol.

7. Treats diarrhea

When you travel abroad, diarrhea quickly occurs.

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 spread to the stomach.

You can also pass a little balm between the coccyx and the anal region for more effectiveness.

8. Calms sore throats

At the first signs of a sore throat, apply tiger balm generously around the neck area before sleeping.

Gently rub your neck with the palm of your hand.

As a result, your sore throat will be nothing more than a bad memory the next morning.

9. Treats a toothache

If you have tooth pain, the solution is to apply a little tiger balm directly into your mouth.

How ? Put some balm on a clean cloth and rub the area around the hurting tooth.

10. Calms light burns

For mild skin burns, lightly apply the balm to the affected areas.

It will help you relieve pain and prevent blisters. The sooner it is applied, the sooner the burn will heal.

11. 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 the operation every day, one to three times a day.

12. Relieves headache

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 balm in your eyes.

13. Unblocks your nose

When you have a cold with a blocked nose, put a little balm just below and around the nostrils.

Breathe and your nose will unblock like a miracle.

14. Fight against motion sickness

Do you get seasick or queasy in a car or bus?

To avoid nausea, apply balm directly to your lips.

15. Fight against constipation

Just as tiger balm can help with diarrhea, it can also help with constipation.

Massage yourself with a little balm on the stomach area to soothe the stomach.

16. Helps Breathe

Did you know that German football players put tiger balm on their chests?

Indeed, they discovered that applying the balm to the chest towards the bronchi can help relieve the pain associated with fast running.

Try putting it on and you will see that it will help you breathe when doing sports or any other activity.

17. Peel off stickers

Tiger Balm can also be used to remove remnants of a sticker.

To do this, rub a little on the remaining sticker, and you will be able to peel off all the residue easily.

18. Fight against cold feet

For those who suffer from cold feet in winter, tiger balm may be the solution.

Massage your feet with the balm to help stimulate and improve blood circulation.

19. Deodorizes shoe closets

Goodbye bad smells!

Deodorize your stinky sneakers and shoes by putting an open jar of tiger balm in the closet where you store your shoes.

The next time you open the cupboard, it will smell good!