Tiger Balm

Cross colophony, balsam Tolu, cinnamates, benzoates, styrax, benzoin, tiger balm, beeswax, benzaldehyde, benzylsalicylate, coniferyl alcohol, coumarin, eugenol, isoeugenol, farnesol, propanidid, propolis, diethylstilbestrol. May produce erythema-multiforme-like eruptions. PT. ICU, NICU. MYROXYLON PEREIRAE... 

Pharmacologically, camphor is categorized as an irritant rubefacient, acting locally on the skin and mucous membranes to induce hyperaemia and feelings of comfort and warmth, with sensations of coolness when its vapours are inhaled. Camphor is readily absorbed from mucous membranes. The human lethal dose is probably from 50—500 mg/kg. Many over-the-counter preparations contain more than 3% camphor, some even 10% or more. Camphorated oil, camphor spirits, Sloan s Liniment, Tiger Balm (Obat Madjan) and Vicks Vaporub are well-known examples all over the world. 

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