I figure there are some stronger than others and would like to know what's what. I have a jar of Leopard Balm which I was told is essentially the Thai version of Tiger Balm. Cookies help us deliver our Services. It belongs to a large class of chemicals known as terpenoids. 012 997 2882 navrae@doringenrosie.co.za. ... New 10PCS Essential Oil Relax Chinese Tiger Balm Massager Balm Refresh Outdoor. 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effective against all kinds of pains and aches. 01 Boxes X 10 Grams (Net Weight), Golden Star Balm Big Size, Cao Sao Vang Vietnam, Aromatic Balsam $11.95 Badger - Aromatic Chest Rub, Eucalyptus & Mint, Certified Organic, Soothing Vapor Rub with Eucalyptus Essential Oils, Baby Chest Rub, Vapor Rub Ointment, 2 oz - 2-Pack It is effective in eliminating the symptoms of infections that occur in diseases affecting the respiratory organs. Another feature is many counter-irritant essential oils also smell good so using them you get a psychosomatic/placebo effect that helps also. The other balms were even less popular so I didn't bother with the research. It's listed as chili oil or capsaicin. ._33axOHPa8DzNnTmwzen-wO{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%}.isNotInButtons2020 ._33axOHPa8DzNnTmwzen-wO{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:32px;text-transform:uppercase} The primary ingredients._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} I haven’t encountered a tin of Golden Star for ages, but today I purchased Tiger Balm, which is produced in Singapore and readily available in Australia. The two remedies share a majority of ingredients, so they share a true likeness in aroma, too. Picture Information. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} Next, I started looking at Golden Cup balm which to me looked to be very similar to White Monkey balm, but with slight ingredient variations. 5.0 (7) 20 Orders. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:bottom}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} Then I saw a couple other different kinds with pictures of old men on them. ._1PeZajQI0Wm8P3B45yshR{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1PeZajQI0Wm8P3B45yshR._3axV0unm-cpsxoKWYwKh2x{fill:#ea0027} Tuis; Wie is ons; Kalender en Nuus; Foto’s en aktiwiteite; Dienste en Tariewe When I was growing up, we had these fascinating red tins in our medicine cabinet. GOLDEN STAR Balm balsam Ointment Cao Sao Vang Vietnam Aromatic - 4 g. £2.19 0 bids + £3.65 P&P . Thank you for the informative reply. Golden Cup Balm is similar to Tiger Balm except it adds wintergreen (methyl salicylate) and eucalyptus oil (which is a mild counter-irritate that smells nice - but it's toxic in higher doses on the skin). £2.59. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Tiger Balm (Red) Super Strength Pain Relief Ointment - 9 ml. I don't usually buy the brand stuff except for when I go visit foreign friends. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{height:24px;vertical-align:middle;width:24px}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} This medical balm is 100% made from traditional ingredients. Many uses including:.The smell of balm has a strong effect on driving away mosquito.In winter skin may feel dry and itchy, the balm can soothe the itch..Apply the balm on stomach, can help and relieve constipation I took a minivan from Mae Sariang to Chiangmai yesterday but got off after one hour. I train Muay Thai and have heard that it is essentially a stronger version of Tiger Balm and it is cheaper. World famous and old-proven. ._3gbb_EMFXxTYrxDZ2kusIp{margin-bottom:24px;text-transform:uppercase;width:100%}._3gbb_EMFXxTYrxDZ2kusIp:last-child{margin-bottom:10px} There is something about the smell of camphor that I just find deeply satisfying, so I’m quickly getting into the habit of unscrewing the jar, sniffing it, and putting it away again. Golden Star Aromatic Balm is a rare combination of vegetable oils. Similar to Solanpas. Article says "Tiger Balm is made from a secret herbal formulation" but this is not mentioned under Composition. Golden Star Balm Vietnam is a rare combination of vegetable oils. 5pcs/lot Golden Star Tiger Balm Relief Headache Tiger Head Menthol Balm . .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} golden star balm how to open. I have heard good things about White Monkey balm. https://www.hienthaoshop.com/history-vietnam-golden-star-balm Golden Rose Liquid Lipsticks, Tiger Balm Liquid Vitamins & Minerals, Golden Cup Balm Herbal Remedies & Resins, Golden Rose Liquid Lipsticks with Vitamins, Golden Rose Liquid Lip Makeup, Jeffree Star Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks, Lip Balms, Golden Cup Balm Over-The-Counter Pain & Fever Relief Medicine, ChapStick Balm Lip Balms & Treatments Addictive. If not, find the ingredients. Back pain. Harex - just wintergreen. Camphor is a natural substance derived from a tree called camphor laurel (Cinnammomum camphora). Okay, so a balm is basically petroleum jelly/bees wax mixed with a mixture of essential oils which has either a heating or cooling property. 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Ringworm Bush is anti-fungal. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} I guess what I'm asking is whats the difference between all these balms? 0.0 (0) 5 Orders. golden star balm how to open. 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It was made according to the eastern technologies using all the latest innovations. Golden Star Balm, also known as Cao Sao Vang, the famous Balm from Vietnam The famous Golden Star Balm comes in a small convenient tin that keeps the balm safe. They do not represent the views of any of my employers, nor any organisation I belong to. This medical balm from traditional medicine is in Vietnam a well known drug. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/ReredditLink.f7b66a91705891e84a09.css.map*/ in Tiger balm: cajeput oil (south Asian tree) antiseptic/anti-bacterial, menthol (from mint - key odorant of peppermint) counter-irritant, A "lemon" equivalent of these probably includes oils that have limonene which is the key chemical in lemon and orange rinds that give these fruits their smell and taste. Blog on science, news, curiosities and skepticism by science journalist and broadcaster Signe Dean. Analogues of the drug are drugs Menovazan and Menovazin, and in addition, Balm "Eagle" and Naftalan Ointment. Balm "Golden Star" is a unique drug that is intended for external use. This page has several other Thai balms. A balm containing camphor can indeed provide “temporary relief” from muscle pains, because the chemical works as a ‘counter-irritant’. 99 ($12.37/Ounce) Wintergreen and menthol are counter-irritants used in Bengay and Solanpas and similar products. It is very popular in Vietnam and in the world. Capsaicin (the key hot/spicy ingredient of chili peppers) is also a counter-irritant sometimes used. I haven’t encountered a tin of Golden Star for ages, but today I purchased Tiger Balm, which is produced in Singapore and readily available in Australia. Golden Star Balm - Ba Dinh, the red color balm. I tried researching Golden Cup balm, but couldn't find much in English. Balm has excellent distracting, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic functions. The principle of the action is much the same as when you bump your knee into something and rub it to relieve the pain, except with added aromatics and extra stimulation of heat receptors. SUPERIOR RELIEF FOR JOINT AND MUSCLE STRAINS When you’re ready to nuke the pain, you’re ready for Tiger Balm Ultra. Inside was a thick, slightly yellow substance that mum would put on her temples if she had a headache, or used it as a chest rub when I had a cold. To create the drug, high-quality natural essential oils were used. They are "counter-irritants" which relieve pain by sleight-of-hand distraction of your nervous system. ._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb{overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb:before{background-image:url(https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/img/reddit_pattern.png);content:"";filter:var(--newCommunityTheme-invertFilter);height:100%;position:absolute;width:100%}._37WD6iicVS6vGN0RomNTwh{padding:0 12px 12px;position:relative} Golden Cup Balm is similar to Tiger Balm except it adds wintergreen (methyl salicylate) and eucalyptus oil (which is a mild counter-irritate that smells nice - but it's toxic in higher doses on the skin). Ingredients: 4.246g Camphor 2.626g Oleum Menthae 2.126g Menthol 1.054g Oleum Cajeputi Home Uncategorized golden star balm review. I didn't know about the eucalyptus oil, thanks for that heads up. I would look at the ingredients, especially if listed in English. $7.99. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I like to live adventurous but putting my life in the hands of reckless speeding driver (who btw was doing a double shift and had to stop to splash some water in his face) is just plain stupid. A combination of all these, plus a few more essential oils, such as cinnamon and clove, can provide a truly effective rub, even if the effects do not last or actually remove the cause of the pain. However, if you are to apply it on the skin, you will experience a tingling sensation that is both cool and warm at the same time, perhaps a little bit like burning, but you can never be quite sure how to describe the sensation. Curcuma is the genus of turmeric which is anti-fungal. Roughly the size of an average coin, when pried open, these tiny containers exuded a most peculiar scent that you couldn’t get from anything else. Mostly, I would simply try each, decide which one works for your pain and which you can enjoy/tolerate the smell of and go with that. 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