Tiger balm is a product that relieves back pain, joint pain, sprains, stiffness, and arthritis pain. It is a multipurpose product that helps soothe pain, alleviate cold symptoms, relieve headaches, improve blood circulation, and help you get rid of aches associated with the flu. The product is applied to the areas that are in pain and gets easily absorbed through the skin. Its main ingredients are camphor and menthol, which helps to relieve muscle and joint pain while providing a cooling sensation. However, the balm isn’t intended to cure any chronic pain-related disease, and some research studies support the efficacy of its key ingredients.   

To use tiger balm, apply it to the body part where you are experiencing pain. If you wish to use it to relieve cold and congestion, apply it to your forehead and cheeks. To enhance its effects manufacturer recommends massaging the product into your skin until it can get completely absorbed into the skin rather than just applying it on top, letting it sit on the skin. You can reapply up to four times a day. You should also avoid washing the treated area before or after applying tiger balm. Do not get tiger balm in your eyes, nose, ear canals, vagina or rectum. You should avoid applying it on open wounds.