Medicinal herbs - it is they who have helped people for many centuries in the fight against diseases, wounds and poor health. Thai herbal balms are still effective for many diseases, and therefore are widely used in the medical, health, prophylactic and cosmetic fields. There are a huge number of them on the market under different brands. But all of them can be divided according to types and effects.
What types of balms are there
Thai liquid and solid balms and ointments are usually divided by color. For coloring the product in Thailand, plant dyes have historically been used and this helped to determine by color what effects the product has. Balms, depending on the complex of herbal components included in them, can have the following effects:
• anti-inflammatory;
• pain reliever;
• decongestant;
• warming;
• stimulating blood circulation;
• antifungal;
• disinfectant;
• regenerating, etc.
To better understand which balm is suitable in each specific case, we will analyze their types.
The black
Designed for external use in diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as an analgesic, decongestant, warming agent. The composition may contain snake venom, is one of the most powerful balms in terms of effect.
White
A universal tool. It can be used as a massage cream, a soothing agent for insect bites, for a runny nose, headache, neuralgia and as a base for inhalation for colds. The main component of white balm is whale oil.
Red
A good remedy for pain in muscles and joints. Helps with injuries, arthrosis, lumbago, and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Can be used for massage. The balm is characterized by a cumulative effect, its effect is noticeable only after a few days from the start of use, therefore it is more suitable for chronic diseases.
Yellow
It contains many cooling and tonic components such as mint, ginger, turmeric. The balm has a cooling effect in case of injuries, helps to quickly remove bruises, skin irritation, itching. Suitable for massage.
Pink
It is a unique herbal anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent. The main active ingredient is the healing lotus oil. The balm can be used for sunburn, pinching of nerves and muscles, colds and fever.
Tiger red and white
These are warming and cooling balms, respectively. They help with diseases of the musculoskeletal system and muscle pain, as well as cough, sore throat, runny nose and soreness in the body with flu and colds. It contains vegetable oils and extracts.
These are the main and most popular Thai balms with good effectiveness in many diseases and conditions.
How to use correctly
All Thai balms are multicomponent, so when using for the first time it is important to check the skin reaction. If there is no irritation and redness, they can be safely used on a regular basis. Depending on the type, they are applied pointwise or on large areas with light rubbing. In massage procedures, balms are used in their pure form or added to a cream that is neutral in composition.
For headaches and a runny nose, suitable remedies are applied to the temples and bridge of the nose. Without exception, all balms soften the skin well, relieve inflammation and improve its regeneration. The main thing is to choose a form that is suitable in composition and action.