Tiger Balm Red / Tiger Balm White can be used by children over 2 years old to give temporary relief from minor muscular aches and pains.
Tiger Balm Neck & Shoulder Rub / Tiger Balm Muscle & Tension Lotion can be used by adolescents over 12 years old.
We have not changed our formulation over the years. Tiger Balm Ointment is a blend of herbal ingredients – herbal ingredients have variations which explain for the slight variation in scent. The variation in scent does not affect efficacy, this is our assurance to you.
Tiger Balm Red Ointment has a reddish-yellow color at the point of production, which gradually turns to the reddish-brown color a few months later. The color of the product further darkens over time due to the natural aging process. The change in the ointment’s color has no impact to the quality, efficacy, or safety of the product.
Tiger Balm should not be applied to broken or damaged skin, sunburns, or rashes.
Recommended to avoid using Tiger Balm products 1 hour prior to bathing or showering.
Recommended to avoid using Tiger Balm products 30 minutes after bathing or showering.
Tiger Balm UK products are made in Malaysia and Singapore.
Please consult with a medical professional before using Tiger Balm products with oral pain relievers.
Camphor, Menthol, Cajuput oil and Clove oil are the primary ingredients in most of our products. To see a complete list of ingredients for any of our products, please refer to product packaging label.
Tiger Balm Red and White have similar analgesic effect. Both products contain Camphor, Menthol, Cajuput Oil, and Clove Oil. An extra excipient, Cinnamon Oil (Cassia Oil) is added to Tiger Balm Red during the manufacturing process to produce the unique reddish- yellow colour of the product.
Both Tiger Balm White and Red are effective for the relief of muscle pain. We recommend using Tiger Balm Red for muscular aches and pains, and Tiger Balm White for tension headaches.
Tiger Balm uses a combination of herbal ingredients which are found to be effective for relieving muscular aches and pains. However, if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients, please do not use Tiger Balm.
Our products’ uses a combination of herbal ingredients and there are no animal bi-products in all our products.
Yes, Tiger Balm products are gluten-free.
The herbal blend of our active ingredients, Camphor, Menthol, etc. produces Tiger Balm’s aroma.
Tiger Balm was created over 100 years ago in Rangoon, China. It is named after one of our founders, Aw Boon Haw, whose name translates to “Gentle Tiger”.
Unlike most other topical pain relief products, Tiger Balm is formulated with a blend of herbal ingredients. We have more than 100 years of experience and are trusted worldwide to keep you on-the-go.
Tiger Balm ointments are topical pain relief products made from a blend of herbal ingredients that provide effective relief for headaches, and pain.
Tiger Balm Red: Muscle Aches & Pain
Tiger Balm White: Muscle Aches & Tension Headaches
When Tiger Balm is applied onto the skin, it generates a warming sensation due to the increased blood flow to the area of application. The effective blend of herbal ingredients offers targeted pain relief.
The range also includes non-medicines:
Tiger Neck & Shoulder Rub: Neck & Shoulder Tension
Tiger Balm Muscle & Tension Lotion: Muscle Tension
(Please refer to country specific product label for product indications).
Tiger Balm products are not Halal certified. However, our products are purely herbal. We are available in many Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, UAE etc.
Tiger Balm contains no animal extracts. It uses a blend of herbal ingredients such as camphor, menthol, mint oil, cajuput oil, clove oil and cinnamon oil. It is also a common misconception that Tiger Balm contains tiger parts. “Tiger” is just the trademark of the product. The name Tiger Balm is named after the founder Aw Boon Haw (1884 to 1954) whose name in Chinese means “Gentle Tiger”. He was instrumental in making Tiger Balm a household name in many parts of Asia. In the East, Tiger is always associated with the virtues of strength and swiftness.
Tiger Balm may cause an allergic reaction on some individuals. We recommend testing on a small area before widespread use.
Please follow instructions on the package and consult a medical professional if you have any concerns about using Tiger Balm.
The cassia oil (cinnamon oil) found in TB Red Ointment gives it the unique red color and has the tendency to stain clothes.
We do not recommend using expired products as the active ingredients in expired product may have lost its effectiveness. They should be discarded soonest possible.
Use of tiger balm during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended
Tiger Balm products can be used daily. If your condition does not improve after two weeks or gets worse, seek medical advice.
Tiger Balm Red/White: Muscle aches & pain (For adults and children over 2 years of age to give temporary relief from minor muscular aches and pains.)
Tiger Balm White: Tension Headaches (For adults only.)
Tiger Neck & Shoulder Rub: Neck & Shoulder Tension (For those aged 12 years and older.)
Tiger Balm Muscle & Tension Lotion: Muscle Tension (For those aged 12 years and older.)
Yes, Tiger Balm products can be used before, during, and after physical activity.
