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(Message started by: bryan_richards on Aug 30^th, 2003, 2:05pm)

Title: Tiger Balm
Post by bryan_richards on Aug 30^th, 2003, 2:05pm

I've had CH's for several years now and I'm just coming down from a rather bad attack of them today.
Over the years I've have found that Tiger Balm has helped me.
I have a rather hot shower first then rub it(Tiger Balm) on the temples, behind the ears and on the back of the neck. Be prepared for a deep heat/burning sensation.
It is rather intense for a few minutes then dies down to a consistant warm feeling that lasts for an hour or so.
If you are not sure, try it on your temple first, you'll not need a lot. rub it in and wait. Oh, don't forget to wash your hands after.........you scratch anything or any part of you......you'll know about it.

Title: Re: Tiger Balm
Post by floridian on Aug 30^th, 2003, 10:30pm

Red Tiger Balm or White??

Menthol is in some of the Tiger Balm products. Several other people have found some relief with menthol inhalers. Menthol is anti-spasmodic and a local anaesthetic. Clove oil also has local anaesthetic properties. Cajuput oil is similar to melaleuca oil, loaded with terpenes that are antiseptic and anti-inflammitory. Camphor also effects the nerves - camphor was the active ingredient in the 'absinthe' beverages that were banned in Europe after causing a lot of problems. In small doses applied topically, camphor is not so toxic.

Title: Re: Tiger Balm
Post by ave on Aug 31^st, 2003, 4:48am

What is more, some people have had results with pepper cream, which basically does the same as Tiger Balm: heating the skin.

A number of people put the Tiger Balm up their noses. Sober, I can't believe they could stand that. In the middle of an attack I am ready to try it myself!

Title: Re: Tiger Balm
Post by jmorgan52 on Sep 1^st, 2003, 4:36am

I have been using Tiger Balm for years to help with HAs. It helps at the start of a cycle instead of meds, but after a few weeks when the bigger ones hit it (and OTC meds) becomes useless and only imigran inj works.

I have tried both red and white, and find the white works best for me for HA. I find the red is good for bruises and muscle aches.

By the way, one of the claims made by the manufacturers is that it relieves flatulence. I dread to think what they mean by this :o do you rub it on the bum hole, this making you afraid to fart? ;D

Seriously though I have never found a satisfactory answer to how it can help in this windy area .

John

Title: Re: Tiger Balm
Post by ClusterChuck on Sep 1^st, 2003, 5:34am

PLEASE, John!!! Have mercy on this weak old heart!!!

ROFLMAO!!!!

I can just imagine someone trying this!!!! The Tiger Balm on the ole rear door orafice after a heaping pile of chilie pepper laced tacos???

BRING ON THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER!!!!

Still can't stop laughing!
Chuck