Amy's Opinion:

I was a massage and polarity therapist for about 15 years (a former life) and tiger balm was an indispensable aid to helping relieve sore muscles. It gives your muscles a gentle warming feeling and the scent is fresh and lovely, clears the sinuses in a pleasant, not overwhelming way.

Ingredients:

Camphor: Camphor has a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor, locally it is an irritant and causes a numbing effect to the peripheral sensory nerves, to help relieve pain.

Menthol: A compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities. It is contained in nonprescription products for short-term relief of muscle aches, sprains, and similar conditions.

Cajiput: Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, stimulant, antiseptic.

Clove: Contains 15 to 20% essential oil which is mostly Eugenol which is a very strong antiseptic. Clove oil is often applied directly to an aching tooth, bringing immediate relief.

Peppermint Oil: Used in a wide variety of ways including, relaxation and stimulation or energizing. Also assists in helping to breathe easier and soothe discomforts for a more restful sleep.

Properties:

Provides Soothing Relief for Aches and Pains Due to:

Backaches
Stiffness
Overexertion
Joint Pains
Arthritis
Sprains