Tiger Balm User Reviews & Ratings

• Sho...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 1, 2019

For Pain "When I get occasional back pain, Tiger Balm always works fast. It's so effective, I forget all about the pain and can get back to doing what I want to. It's a zillion percent better than any other pain rub or patch out there."

• Bee...
• February 18, 2017

For Pain "I bought Tiger Balm over the counter to help ease my shoulder and neck pain and possibly to try on my back as I get stiff and feel constant pain due to a previous back injury. I use this on top of strong medication (after consulting the GP) to help my muscle pain. It leaves a cold, tingly feeling if you use it on a large area, but it doesn't last long. Helped the flexibility in my back and eased off the muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. It lasts for a few hours and doesn't smell too bad. I have the red ointment one with cinnamon in, and it's not an unpleasant smell. The balm does stick to your fingers a bit and takes a bit of scrubbing to get off. But overall, a very good option for topical pain/joint medication. Would recommend trying!"

• Bac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2021

For Pain "My back pain in the lower flank was to the point of barely moving without yelling. The next day, I tried an old jar of Tiger Balm I didn't know I had in the back of the drawer from 2012. The next day, it was like my back was back to normal."

• Mit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2021

For Pain "As a long-term sufferer of back problems, I've tried just about everything on the market. I recently found an old jar of Tiger Balm that my Pop had in his medicine cabinet with a manufactured date 21/12/89. That's 33 years old, and it still works great! The problem now is, I'm not sure whether to keep using it or donate it to a museum."

• Mou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2016

For Pain "Muscle pain/stiffness. I've used heating pads, icy hot, Bengay cream, screaming toast... Tiger Balm doesn't get hot like Bengay cream does, but there is a nice tingling, and it lasts for about five hours. Increases flexibility and reduces pain. Smells awful unless you have a cold, and then it clears the sinuses! Even if it is not hot, DO NOT get in eyes or other mucous membranes!!"

• joh...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 2, 2021

For Pain "I prefer the white Tiger Balm ointment because it does not stain. Been using Tiger Balm for over 50 years. Very effective against cramps and muscle pain, headaches, insect bite itch. I had to order online today because the white 30 g Tiger Balm jar sold out everywhere because lockdown and less physical activity caused muscle cramps."

• Tex...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2025

For Pain "I've been using this product, Tiger Balm, for years now. Yes, it burns a little, but I have not found anything to ease my aches, my back pain, or anything that has to do with my joints. This is the best product. Sometimes I even use it for chapstick-bit too much, but it helps."

• Lov...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 19, 2021

For Pain "Used for tennis elbow, the pain was waking me up in the middle of the night, used Tiger Balm before bed. I was able to get a full night's sleep and some relief from the pain. Applied again in the morning, and after a few days, was a lot better."

• The...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 24, 2020

"I still love Tiger Balm, but after using it on my face for congestion, it worked well at first but caused severe swelling of my lips. Not painful, but when I looked in the mirror, I resembled Donald Duck. Note: I did not look like Donald Duck prior to the reaction. Earlier in the day, I had also used my inhaler. I was a heavy user of Chapstick and have not had the reaction since avoiding Tiger Balm and Chapstick. Bye-bye to old friends."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2022

For Pain "I used Tiger Balm ointment for upper arm pain. I now have a horrible, pretty large, itchy, burning, and extremely blistered rash. I used it sparingly twice and now have to see my doctor for either a severe chemical burn or severe allergic reaction."

• cry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

For Pain "In the past, I have found Tiger Balm very effective for pain in my joints. Recently, I have suffered intense pain in my neck and shoulder, and when all else failed, I tried the balm again. Unfortunately, this time, although the pain subsided a bit, I suffered an allergic reaction. My skin broke out in little sores, and I was nearly screaming with the itch. I am an 87-year-old woman."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2021

"I have used a number of products for joint or back pain. Tiger Balm is the best I have used; physio said high menthol content is very effective in pain relief. I have found that to be true - and I have tried almost everything!"

• Skp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2020

For Pain "I have used Tiger Balm for many years for headaches, but recently used white Tiger Balm. Applied a small amount to the right temple and forehead, resulting in swelling and painful stinging to the right eye and hives on my forehead and on the skull under my hair. Had to attend the emergency clinic as I couldn't see, advised antihistamines and cold compress. Feels like a burning sensation, the eye is still swollen and painful but improving, and the skin feels like prickly heat. Always extra careful when using topical products, so no mistakes, but still got a painful reaction. Do not advise."

• SCS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2021

For Dermatitis "I've been using Tiger Balm for a week for an unexplainable itch on my upper arm under the surface of my skin. It's the only thing that has helped relieve the itch and bring the rash to the surface and heal."

• Yar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2023

For Pain "I broke my foot in a car accident and developed arthritis in my foot. I tried Tiger Balm red extra strength, the first two times I used it, it worked well. However, the third time I used it, it took away the pain, but the next morning my foot was itching terribly, and when I rubbed my foot with my hand, there were all these tiny bumps all over my foot. I guess I'm having an allergic reaction to it. Disappointing because it really took the pain away, but I can’t use it anymore."

• Bun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

For Pain "I used Tiger Balm one time on June 21st, 2019, for pain in my wrist. By the next morning, my wrist has broken out with a red rash that burns. I have tried several things, and nothing is clearing it up so far. Please beware of this ointment."

• Sug...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 8, 2022

For Pain "Tiger Balm red and white are both excellent for muscle pain in my neck and shoulders; but the main purpose I use it for my migraines. Apply a small amount on the temple, forehead, and cheekbone; and let me tell you, it works wonders. The red I can no longer use on my face (although it smells heavenly) as I started breaking out after years of using it in the above-mentioned areas. The white that I now use mainly doesn’t have that nice smell as the red one does, but it works to relieve my constant pain. Both are great, and I’m awaiting the ultra version. As stated earlier, the red one causes me to break out. Highly recommend Tiger Balm! :)"

• KAT...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2025

For Pain "Last May, I was admitted to our local hospital for a reaction to a prescribed anti-anxiety drug that not only did not calm my issues, but caused my heart enzymes to elevate. I had a near-death experience in 2018 when I collapsed on the floor of Gold's Gym. Unfortunately, the defibrillator was dead. Due to the quick action of my instructor of 35 years, I survived. When I was admitted to the ER, I could hardly breathe from the pain. They thought it was my heart causing it. It was excruciating. I was hospitalized for a week, and nothing they gave me for the pain even touched it. My heart never let me know what distress it was in! I headed for our local Sprouts, as I've always been a naturopath. The clerk showed me the patches and balm. From the very moment I used the products, I have been pain."

• she...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2024

For Pain "I had muscle pain and had bought Tiger Balm patches. I am so impressed, it worked so well. I even received a sample of a different brand and tried it to compare them, and the Tiger Balm worked so much better. So the next time I have muscle pain, I will always know what to use."

• Log...
• October 7, 2019

For Pain "When I used this product, I put it on my temple for a headache, but it only burns. Now, yes, I couldn't feel the headache because my face was on fire. Not the best, I could have hurt myself for free without buying this."

• KLB...
• February 21, 2020

For Pain "I have used Tiger Balm for years. I have had arthritis for over 20 years now and have tried many products. I try not to use any one product too much, but when I hurt the most, this is what I use."

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 15, 2018

For Dermatitis "I use Tiger Balm for everything from sunburns, mosquito bites, tired, achy muscles, cramps, bruises, sinus headache, congestion, razor burn, and anything that itches."

• Haw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2019

For Pain "For muscle pain, this is the best treatment there is. I had an impinged shoulder, and since, have had pain in my back and shoulders. I cannot recommend Tiger Balm enough."

• Rod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2020

For Pain "I recently had spine surgery, and the extensive wear of the neck collar caused pain in my shoulders. After using Tiger Balm on a regular basis, the pain in my shoulders has stopped."

• nut...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 24, 2020

For Pain "I have arthritis in my neck, which affects my shoulder, back, and arms. When I have a bad day, I rush this into my shoulder and neck. It helps relax my muscles with its warm heat. 10/10."