Zam Buk Ointment 20g

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I have found the products very useful for many year and, I think I always will. I am recently recovering from torn liguments in my shoulder and the liniment has proven very good in assisting my recovery. Mr Barry White

Use of sassafras oil is also associated with liver damage. Finally, there's concern that consumption of sassafras during pregnancy can result in miscarriage. Eucalyptus oil and camphor, the active ingredients in Zam-Buk Ointment, contain anti-inflammatory properties which can help to relieve pain, and the itchiness associated with minor wounds, burns, scalds, chapped hands, and mosquito and insect bites Camphor is a terpene (an organic compound) that is frequently used in vapor rubs and herbal salves to relieve pain and reduce itching. Camphor seems to increase blood flow to the area and stimulates nerve ending when applied topically. It also treats toenail fungus, warts, cold sores, hemorrhoids, first degree burns, and osteoarthritis. While Sassafras has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine, it has some potential side effects which should be noted even though the amount of Sassafras oil added to each Zam-Buk tin is very small; each 100 grams of Zam-Buk contains 0.62 grams (0.021 oz) of Sassafras Oil. Side effect symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations, low blood pressure, and shallow or rapid breathing.Zam-Buk was famously endorsed by the one and only Harry Houdini to help soothe his sore wrists after his escapology feats. With its antiseptic properties, Zam-Buk is a must-have for any adventure. Intrigued, we asked for more information and learned Zam-Buk is considered a cure-all balm in South Africa, treating everything from burns and cuts to asthma and coughs. Zam-Buk History Zam-Buk was advertised throughout the early to mid part of the 20th century to be effective for a wide range of ailments, including cuts, bruises, dry and rough hands, elbows and feet, sprains, stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids (piles), colds, toothaches, and muscle pain and stiffness.

Zam-Buk The Real Makoya Herbal Ointment 60g is made with eucalyptus oil, camphor, thyme oil and sassafras oil, and is a herbal ointment perfect for a range of skin conditions. Use it to moisturise dry, flaky skin or to soothe scrapes, burns, insect bites and other minor skin ailments. There is no other product like Zam-Buk on the market that I am aware of. It is one amazing product. I have been using it for as long as I can remember. Gerald Kole The amazing Zam-Buk formulation is now in a brand new creamy ointment. Perfect for use on larger areas and for those who don't like the "greasy" feel of an embrocation, but with all the herbal goodness of the original. Benefits

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What's this, you've never heard of Zam-Buk?" Apparently, everyone knows about Zam-Buk, just not Americans. However, for decades Zam-Buk was a critical healing ointment to rugby players who got cut on the field. The exact source of the name is unknown but the word zambuk once commonly referred to ambulance-men and first aiders at rugby league matches in Australia and New Zealand. The 'zambuk' would race across the pitch to help an injured player. The name was eventually replaced in the 1970s, with 'trainers' and 'runners'. ¹ Finally found a source for Zambuk that we used any years ago in NZ. Great service and product is just like we remembered and in a tin too. B. S. Zam-Buk may interact with the following medications and OTC products. Consult with your physician to find out if Zam-Buk is safe to use with your medications.