Difference between MYO_MED and Tiger Balm

How MYO-MED Works as a Natural Anti-Inflammatory Cream to Reduce Inflammation and Relieve Pain

Using an all natural patented delivery system, MYO-MED works as a natural anti-inflammatory to attack the inflammation that causes pain. This means that it works on a wide variety of pain-causing ailments.

MYO-MED pain cream (and now 24hr pain patch) works by delivering proven pain relief and natural anti-inflammatory compounds directly to the tissues being damaged. The patented delivery system carries the oil-based and water-based ingredients into deep tissue where they reinforce and lubricate cells. These strengthened cells are better able to resist rupture which leads to pain and inflammation.

Unlike most pain creams, MYO-MED works at a cellular level to deliver natural anti-inflammatory compounds to deep tissue. This not only provides immediate pain relief, but works to heal and repair damaged tissue for long lasting pain relief that aids in injury recovery. Double-blind testing of MYO-MED ingredients has shown that the initial effects (within 30 minutes) are improved range of motion and reduced pain. Continued application over a 30 day period shows additional, therapeutic improvement in range of motion and mobility.

Individual results vary. We do know that the pain relief people feel helps them live more active, fulfilling lives.

Application

Those using MYO-MED for sports training find they get best results by applying MYO-MED before workouts, then again after they shower off. Those using it for pain relief from injury or chronic ailments apply it two to three times a day. Most start seeing their best results after five to 10 days.

Why MYO-MED Works & What's In It?

Celaplex™: Celaplex is an ingredient complex that makes up the pain-relieving, therapeutic elements of MYO-MED. Celaplex is a combination of ingredients that when combined in this proprietary formula work together for maximum relief and rebuilding at the cellular level:

Patented Delivery System

Real pain relief requires getting to where the pain begins - deep inside inflamed muscles and joints. Most other pain relief creams only touch the surface, masking pain by overloading dermal receptors. MYO-MED's all-natural delivery system (liposomes made up of phospholipids) penetrates deep into sore tissue to reduce inflammation and deliver pain-relieving and cell-enhancing ingredients directly to the cells that need it the most. Phospholipids are specialized structures that contain water soluble and oil soluable ingredients and allow them to pass through the dermal and fat (lipid) layers carrying the powerful MYO-MED ingredients with them. This unique, patented delivery system gives MYO-MED both a faster and longer-lasting effect by repairing deeper layers of tissue to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

Cetylated Fatty Acids

Cetylated Fatty Acids (CFAs) are naturally occurring compounds that have been esterified to make them resistant to bonding with oxygen. These oils have been shown to reduce inflammation and pain without side effects. In multiple tests performed at universities studying CFAs, participants showed significant increases in mobility and decreases in pain and inflammation. These results are generally attributed to CFAs ability to reinforce and lubricate cell membranes.. In fact CFAs show cumulative therapeutic affects over time. In a double blind study at the University of Connecticut, all of the osteoarthritic participants using CFAs showed clear improvement within the first 30 minutes following treatment. After 30 days of continued treatments, participants showed even greater cumulative effects in reduced pain, range of motion, stair climbing, and getting up and going forward from a chair. CFAs are one of the key components that allow MYO-MED users to return to active living.

Bryonia Alba

Bryonia Alba is a vine like plant native to the woods and hedges of Europe. Among its diverse properties is its use on extreme pain. It is especially effective on pain that is tearing, bursting, splitting, heavy, or needle like – those pains commonly related to motion. It's also used as a homeopathic anti-inflammatory, for which it is reported to exceed the benefits of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). Bryonia Alba has been used to treat back and neck pain such as painful stiffness; needle-like aches and pains in the lumbar region aggravated by walking, turning and stooping; sciatica alleviated by lying quietly, especially on the painful side; bursitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, fracture, and joint dislocation.

Rhus Toxicodendron

An extract from the more commonly known poison ivy, Rhus Toxicodendron is used after the initial symptoms of an injury have improved for pain during the initial movement that subsides with more movement – especially effective for lifting or overexertion injuries. It also serves as a treatment in chronic or acute rheumatic or arthritic conditions – sharp or aching pains in the bones.

Deodorized Garlic Oil

Garlic is a natural anticoagulant - a natural blood thinner. Recent research has shown garlic to improve blood flow. Deodorized garlic oil and shark liver oil, both of which have clearly demonstrated anti-inflammatory benefits, are enhanced when they are bonded together and combined with the other nutrients.

Vitamin E

The family of vitamin E compounds are well known for their antioxidant attributes. Antioxidants protect cell structures by neutralizing free radicals. These unstable free radical molecules from air pollution, radiation, peroxides, and similar sources cause damage throughout the body’s several systems and ultimately lead to many diseases. Antioxidants like vitamin E work to stabilize cell membranes and protect them from free radicals.

Menthol

Unlike many pain creams and sports rubs that rely on high doses of menthol to shock the tissues, creating momentary relief without lasting effect, MYO-MED includes the minimum amount (1.25%) to help initial skin penetration. In such small amounts, the menthol scent quickly dissipates as the other ingredients begin rebuilding tissue for long-lasting recovery.

Ingredients (as listed on the package)

Purified Water, Cetyl Myristoleate, Bryonia Alba 6x, Rhus Tox 6x, Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate), Deodorized Garlic Oil, Phospholipids, Cetyl Esters, Emulsifying Wax, Glycerine, Glucose, Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase (Paraben Free).

How does Tiger Balm Work? (not from Tiger Balm website)

Camphor

Camphor has been used traditionally to treat rheumatism and inflammatory conditions. Camphor produces a sensation of warmth that helps to counter pain. Camphor also increases blood circulation to the tissue area, thereby speeding up the healing process. Camphor also has a mild local anesthetic action and is frequently used to relieve muscular aches and pains, sprains, insect bites and local skin irritation.

Cajuput oil

Cajuput oil is antiseptic in nature. Cajuput oil eases the discomfort of rheumatism, pulled muscles or ligaments, sprains, bruises, muscle tension, slipped disk, low back pain and sciatica. Once the oil is applied, it produces a warm sensation and stimulates the blood circulation around the area of application.

Clove oil

Clove oil has strong disinfecting properties. The oil warms the skin and reduces swelling. It has anesthetic qualities and been effectively used for relieving pain and discomfort caused by arthritis and rheumatism. It also has insect repelling properties.

Menthol

Menthol is a compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils. Menthol has local anesthetic and counter irritant qualities. It has been popularly used as a quick pain reliever for rheumatism and arthritis.

Topical analgesics are absorbed & block pain sensations. They stimulate nerve endings and distract the brain's attention from pain.

Here is all I could find on the actual Tiger Balm website. They never talk about how it works.

WORKS WHERE IT HURTS. WORKS FOR MILLIONS WORLDWIDE.

Tiger Balm, the world’s leading analgesic remedy that works where it hurts. A name that has been trusted by generations to provide care, healing and comfort for over 100 years.
With its unique formulation specially made with herbal ingredients which are proven safe and effective, Tiger Balm’s healing properties and soothing relief for aches and pains restore balance to modern hectic lifestyles, and give a sense of wellness to body and mind.
Suitable for young and old, the ointment we’re all familiar with has also evolved into a range of symptom-specific solutions like medicated plasters, medicated oils, creams, sprays and gels that address varying needs for different ways of life.