Tiger Balm Ointment provides fast and effective relief for: arthritis, strained muscles, back aches, sore shoulders, tired and cramped legs. It helps increase blood circulation of the injured areas and sore muscles; this helps carry away lactic acid (the main cause of sore muscles). Tiger Balm also has an anesthetic effect which helps numb pain. In addition to the active ingredients of menthol and camphor, Tiger Balm's ancient Chinese formula also contains cajuput, clove, cassia and peppermint oil. This blend of natural ingredients is the rave of all who use it. 18 gram jar.