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How does Tiger Balm treat muscle pain?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Tiger Balm is considered a topical analgesic. It is used for the relief of minor aches and pains from arthritis, muscle strain, headaches or backaches. As a topical analgesic, Tiger Balm helps to relieve pain by changing the way your body and nerves feel pain. Tiger Balm is an herbal analgesic whose ingredients include camphor and menthol.

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