Nowadays, many people think that Tiger Balm is just an old grandmother’s remedy.
But those who were born before the 1980s know that it has many health benefits.
In fact, it is one of the best remedies that has proven itself for hundreds of years.
The original Tiger Balm was created in the 1870s in Burma by a Chinese herbalist: Aw Chu Kin.
The balm contains menthol, mint oil, clove oil, cajuput oil, and camphor.
Here are 19 uses of Tiger Balm that nobody knows:
1. Soothes mosquito bites
Got bitten by a mosquito? Don’t worry!
Tiger Balm can help relieve the itching by applying it directly to the bite.
2. Serves as an insect repellent
Tiger Balm is a very effective repellent. Mosquitoes and wasps even hate its strong smell.
In summer, place a small open jar of Tiger Balm in the four corners of your bedroom.
Insects will never enter a room that smells of Tiger Balm.
3. Eliminates termites
Wooden or bamboo furniture affected by wood-boring insects can be treated with Tiger Balm to get rid of them.
Put a little balm in all the termite holes of the affected furniture, and they will die.
