Tiger Balm: Do You Know the Difference Between White and Red?
Tiger balm, also called "tiger balm", exists in 2 forms: white and red.
Don't you know the difference between the two?
Don't worry, you are not the only one!
The composition, use and benefits are not the same.
Each has its specificity and its use, so here is our tip to navigate and know the difference between white tiger balm and red tiger balm. Look :
1. Composition
White Tiger Balm contains 25% camphor, 8% menthol, essential oil of eucalyptus, mint and clove.
Red tiger balm contains 25% camphor and more menthol than white balm (+ 10%). It also contains essential oil of mint, cinnamon, cloves and especially cajuput oil. Which gives it that famous red color.
2. Use
White Tiger Balm:
- relieves headaches and stiff necks,
- decongests the nose during sinusitis, colds or rhinitis,
- relieves cough,
- calms insect bites.
Red tiger balm:
-relieves muscle and joint pain,
- soothes muscle contractures,
- relieves aches, sprains, inflammation and back pain,
- calms rheumatism.
3. Application
White Tiger Balm:
- For headaches and stiff necks, apply it directly on the temples or on the painful area.
- For sinusitis, colds, rhinitis and cough, apply it on the chest, back and nose.
- To calm insect bites, apply it around the bite.
Red tiger balm:
- To relieve muscle and joint pain, apply it directly to the affected area.
- To soothe muscle contractures, aches, sprains, inflammation and back pain, apply it to the painful area.
- To calm rheumatism, apply it on the affected joint.
How often to apply it?
Whether it is for the white or red balm, you can apply it 2 or 3 times a day during many days.
And there you have it, now you know how to use white tiger balm and how to use red tiger balm.
Where can I find tiger balm?
Don't have tiger balm at home? We recommend this white tiger balm.
And for the red tiger balm, we recommend this one.
if you don't want to buy some, you can also do it yourself. To have a homemade tiger balm, check out the recipe here.
Warning : Never apply tiger balm (white or red) to mucous membranes or to a wound. Wash your hands well after any application.
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