Tiger Balm

Da Lua Herbals’ Tiger Balm: a natural salve inspired by tradition

Introducing Da Lua Herbals’ Tiger Balm—a gentle, effective balm crafted to offer a comforting touch for tired muscles, tension headaches, and stiff joints, and support your body’s respiratory wellness. An adaptation of the classic Tiger Balm, this version is made with locally-sourced ingredients and native botanicals, bringing you closer to nature’s restorative properties.

Simply apply a small amount to areas of tension, such as the back, neck, or joints, for a soothing sensation. You may also enjoy applying a little to the chest area for its refreshing, aromatic benefits, especially during times when you seek easier breathing.

Crafted without synthetic additives, our Tiger Balm is gentle on the skin and made with pure, natural ingredients from our native flora for a grounding experience. Reconnect with the wisdom of traditional herbalism, adapted for the modern day.

Our Tiger Balm combines beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil, infused with arnica, chillies, menthol crystals, and St. John’s wort. With its vibrant red hue from St. John’s wort and the revitalizing scent of camphor, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils, this balm is a sensory experience that invigorates and comforts.

Discover the general uses and benefits of our Tiger Balm, along with the unique advantages of each ingredient in the ‘Properties’ tab.

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Format	30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml

Ingredients

Arnica, Chillies, Menthol Crystals, and St. John’s wort, infused in Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and Castor Oil. With essential oils of camphor, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, and peppermint.

Handmade in small batches with natural ingredients that are wild-foraged and/or from biological origin. Contains no artificial dyes or preservatives.
Wildcrafted with love in Portugal.

Properties

Tiger Balm is purported to help relieve aches and pains in the joints, especially in cases of osteoarthritis. It is also often used for relieving muscle tension after physical exercise.

Castor oil is a great oil for breaking up stagnation and tension. Menthol may help restrict blood vessels, reducing inflammation. Camphor may increase blood flow to the surface of the skin, creating a therapeutic cooling/warming sensation that can distract from pain and stiffness. Camphor and menthol may also improve blood circulation to the muscles, potentially speeding up healing time and reducing inflammation.

The capsicum from chillies acts as an analgesic and numbs the skin, which may reduce stiffness and aches. It blocks nerve receptors that transmit pain impulses, creating a warm sensation that can lessen the intensity of muscle aches and strains. Capsicum may reduce many types of pains, including those from arthritis, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal problems.

Moreover, Tiger Balm contains ingredients that may help relieve sinus and chest congestion. Some have been used for centuries in oils, ointments, and inhalant form to ease congestion from colds and allergies. Camphor acts as a mild expectorant, nasal decongestant, and cough suppressant. Menthol may help soothe irritated nasal passageways, helping to relieve stuffy noses.

Contraindications

– For external use only.
– Avoid during pregnancy and when breastfeeding.
– Store away from children and do not use it on those under 7 years old unless a doctor recommends it.
– Avoid contact with the eyes and do not apply near the eyes. Always wash your hands after use and do not touch your eyes or face.
– Warning: depending on your sensitivity, the ‘ice cube’ effect may be felt more or less strongly. Always test the effect on a small area before using it on a larger one.
– If a person has not used Tiger Balm before, it is best to test a small amount on the forearm or the inner crease of the elbow (24 to 48 hours before use) to detect a possible allergic reaction. Wait a full day and check for reactions before applying the balm to a larger area.
– Menthol can interfere with certain medical/homeopathic treatments. Check with your healthcare provider before use.
– Not to be used on people with epilepsy or a history of seizures.

Do not apply Tiger Balm in the following circumstances:

1 hour before or 30 minutes after exposing the skin to extremely hot, humid conditions, including a hot shower, a sauna, or a hot tub
on damaged/burned/broken skin, or open wounds (including irritated, inflamed, reddened, chapped, or dry skin)
on mucous membranes (such as those in the mouth, nostrils, rectum, or sexual organs), to the inner ears
to skin already warmed by other products, such as heating pads
before sun exposure (there is a risk of photo-sensitisation)