The legend in a jar

MANILA, Philippines – Over a hundred years ago in China, an old court herbalist by the name of Aw Chu Kin formulated a special ointment to relieve and soothe the body aches and muscle pain of its imperial users.

After taking his leave from the royal palace to start anew in a place called Burma, Aw Chu Kin further refined the exquisite balm with his two sons in his humble medicine shop.

Made from unique herb ingredients, this remedy would be the medicine man’s legacy not only to his clan but also to the rest of the world.

Tried, tested and trusted by generations of users, the topical pain reliever is what the world knows today as Tiger Balm.

When Aw Chu Kin’s sons brought their father’s legacy to Singapore and established it as a company, Tiger Balm (named after his offspring Boon Haw, whose name in Chinese means ‘Tiger’) has slowly but surely become a leading brand in the world, with customers in more than 100 countries who use this super balm as their ointment of choice.

Through the years, people turn to Tiger Balm for the most effective way to relieve the following woes: headaches, inflammations, rheumatic or arthritic pains, muscle strains and sprains. Tiger Balm is also ideal for the relief of stuffy nose, insect bites and itchiness.

Aside from its versatile external medication, what also set Tiger Balm apart from other heat rubs are its analgesic properties which work rapidly to counteract all the hurt and pain.

Tiger Balm also comes with cassia oil so that it feels warm upon application, further relieving over-stressed muscles and trauma areas.

This fast-acting formula has firmly established Tiger Balm as a household name. “Works wherever it hurts” is catchy slogan in the Year of the Tiger.

As the acknowledged specialist in pain relief, Tiger Balm continues to be innovative in coming up with other pain solution products.

Right now, focus for the Philippine market is on its flagship line of ointments which is known all over the world — Tiger Balm White, primarily effective in relieving headaches, stuffy nose, even insect bites and itchiness; and the Tiger Balm Red, which comes with cassia oil for a warm feeling, perfect for relieving muscle aches and pains especially for those with an active lifestyle.

Tiger Balm Red and Tiger Balm White are available at Mercury and other leading drugstore chains and major supermarkets nationwide.   

To know more about Tiger Balm, visit www.tigerbalm.com.