The tiger balm It has become one of the star products of recent months. Overnight, hundreds of people have turned to this product of Chinese origin that, it seems, solves a good part of the pain or discomfort of the human body.
Despite its bombastic name, it is mainly made up of plant extracts and mineral oils derived from petroleum, such as paraffin. The use of a tiger, both in its symbology and in its name, responds to the image of strength that this animal represents in the Asian continent. Although it is true that in its origins it did contain fat or bones of this big cat.
It should be noted that this ointment has two variants: red and white. In the case of the first, it is the most common and the one you have surely heard more about. Its most widespread use is muscle relief, either due to injuries, blows or overloads, since in its beginnings the lotion was intended for massages. On the other hand, white aims to mitigate headaches, migraines and respiratory congestion.
And although this element seems to enjoy some success among the population, like any herbal remedy it can generate certain side effects, although all of them are classified as very unusual.
To avoid any type of adversity, it is recommended not to apply tiger balm on wounds, near the eyes or especially sensitive places on the body. In addition, it is also advisable that those people who suffer some kind of allergy first spread a small amount of this element on the skin, wait several hours and check that it does not cause any type of reaction.
Although several years ago, getting hold of this product was quite an odyssey, today there are countless ways to get it, and very competitive prices. On online sales platforms, in general, a 20-gram jar can cost between 12 and 17 euros.