Tiger Balm - safe to use in pregnancy?

[AngelPunks]

personally I stay away from all petrochemical by-products and we're not pregnant yet

For a good relief for headaches, take your thumb & first finger and pinch the skin between your thumb and first finger on your other hand - this is a good pressure point

camphor isn't the most problematic - do a bit of research on the other herbs used and you'll find that some of them are pretty bad too

just because it is natural doesn't always mean it is un-harmful, rosemary is contraindicated in pregnancy - the amount you use in cooking is ok but using it in oil is a no-no

[~Aveta~]

it's not recommended to use any essential oils and/or petrochemical products in pregnancy, however, pure essential oil of lavender is relatively safe to use, especially after the first trimester. it is gently warming for muscle aches. chamomile teabags made into a warm poultice will help after the initial first 24-hour icing of an injury, as will boiled cabbage leaves. i'd be more inclined to go for a heat poultice than any essential oils, just in case.

btw - i'm a massage and remedial therapist, trained in aromatherapy too.

hope that helps!