Medications and Pharmacology: Is Tiger Balm a Relaxant?
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While often perceived as a muscle relaxer, a 2010 study found that a patch with Tiger Balm's key ingredients, menthol and methyl salicylate, provided significant pain reduction in muscle strains, demonstrating its powerful analgesic rather than relaxant properties. Instead of causing direct muscle relaxation, Tiger Balm's counterirritant effects mask pain and distract the user from discomfort, which can indirectly lead to a sense of relaxation.
