Salves
Tiger Balm-like Ointments
According to the label on the jar, White Tiger Balm consists of
- 25% (w/w) Campher rac.
- 16% Pfefferminzöl
- 13% Cajeputöl
- 7.9% Levomenthol
- 1.5% Nelkenöl
with the carrier being made of Hartparaffin and white Vaselin. According to Wikipedia,
| Ingredient | Red | White | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menthol | 10% | 8% | 11% |
| Camphor | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Dementholised mint oil | 6% | 16% | 6% |
| Cajuput oil | 7% | 13% | 13% |
| Clove bud oil | 5% | 1.5% | 2% |
The remainder is a petroleum jelly and paraffin base. The packaging label states that the active ingredients are menthol and camphor.
The original Tiger Balm Red and Tiger Balm White have 25% of camphor. A new product named Tiger Balm White HR uses eucalyptus oil instead of cajuput oil.