Tiger Balm

[Flatlander]

Hmmm ... I've never had that problem ... 'course I rub it in thoroughly.

Oooohhhh! I've just been dabbibg it on lightly for the fragrance.....

 

[Feisty Mouse]

I've only used the white Tiger Balm. I like it, although the burning sensation will fade to a cool sensation, and you may get pretty cold if you're getting a massage with it.

I think it was "Biofreeze" or something like that that my sifu let me use one night after class - it was GREAT. I have to remeber what that was.

 

[masherdong]

The white Tiger Balm is not as strong as the reddish/brown one. I like the red one more.

 

[Simon Curran]

If I may quote Homer Simpson... "Mmmmmmm. Incapacitating." ~(8(|)

All Homer quotes are definately welcome, and yes it is

 

[OULobo]

I haven't used Tiger Balm. I use Balur, Horse Liniment, occationally Biofreeze or Dit Dao Jao.

 

[jkdhit]

i use grandmaster tao's 12 herb soak and zheng gu shui

 

[rupton]

From experience: Wash your hands before you go to the bathroom!

Amen, had a little rinsing experience in a urinal once after doing this. I'm surprised a casual passer by didn't call the cops :uhyeah:

 

[rupton]

It has some natural menthol in it, it's tingly and penetrating but doesn't burn. Has a really strong pleasant menthol scent. It also stains your clothes.

Well, I haven't used it in years but Tiger Balm in the 80's era used to burn like mad if you over-applied it. This was the deep, deep red colored stuff. I think it is white and much less potent these days, no? I switched to regular muscle releif ointments years ago myself.

 

[terryl965]

Tiger balm for over twenty years the last couple of years I also use Bio-freeze pretty good stuff too!

 

[Shaolinwind]

Well, I haven't used it in years but Tiger Balm in the 80's era used to burn like mad if you over-applied it. This was the deep, deep red colored stuff. I think it is white and much less potent these days, no? I switched to regular muscle releif ointments years ago myself.

My mom studied KF for a short while, so I had access to it in the 80s as a young kid, and yes I do remember it being more intense than it is now. I assumed it was just my perception.

 

[Gin-Gin]

Personally, I'm a fan of the white Tiger Balm (ultra strength, non-staining formula) but have heard good things about the red stuff, as well as Da Dit Jao. BioFreeze is good stuff too. I'm not too bothered by the smell of TB - to me, it just wouldn't be a workout without it. It warms up my knees nicely.

[Too bad I'm not getting paid to say all this stuff--If Tiger Balm ever wants a spokesperson, I could sure use the money! :lol:]

 

[Sapper6]

i use the red stuff. it's great stuff. although it does stain clothing.

the milder white stains as well, just a little light-yellow.

 

[Drac]

i use grandmaster tao's 12 herb soak and zheng gu shui

My acupunturist turned me on to Zheng Gu Shui and it's GREAT.A much stronger smell than Tigers Balm and a whole lot more heat..Don't forget to wash your hands after using it..

 

[chinto01]

Tiger Balm is good but there is a product out called Blue Goo that is really good. You can pick it up at most Wal Mart stores.

 

[shesulsa]

My acupunturist turned me on to Zheng Gu Shui and it's GREAT.A much stronger smell than Tigers Balm and a whole lot more heat..Don't forget to wash your hands after using it..

Someone told me once that each kind approaches different tissue types, but I don't remember which one is for which. Does anybody else here know? I'll post back if I find out.

 

[The Kai]

Bouhgt some stuff out of the ASMA catalog, Micheals Herbal Balmn< it is my new favorite-better then Tiger balm or Ben gay

 

[Karushi]

From experience: Wash your hands before you go to the bathroom!

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that makes me cry it's so funny!

 

[OUMoose]

I tried it, but it didn't do much for me. Been using a linment from my school and have seen MUCH better results, especially on my shins. (wish I could remember the name of the stuff though... dang kooky Thai words... )

 

[Satelite]

Here is a question.
Why not just use ice right after injury and moist heat 24-48 hours after.
I personally don't have anything agains the balm, but it does still to the hair on the body lol

 

[7starmantis]

I actually started using "wisest oil" from Lee Kam Wing and it gets much hotter than TB and much deeper too.

And trust me....please trust me....everyone is right about washing your hands!! I had a guy put it on his lower back before a run, the heat of the day made him sweat and it ran down his lower back into his shorts!! Man I've never seen him run faster!

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