However, if you are to apply it on the skin, you will experience a tingling sensation that is both cool and warm at the same time, perhaps a little bit like burning, but you can never be quite sure how to describe the sensation. I find the smell irresistible, so much so that simply sniffing the balm was far more appealing than actually putting it on the skin. But it is camphor in particular which lends its unmistakeable aroma to these remedies. They all have several things in common, most notably camphor and menthol, along with peppermint oil. But if you had a whiff, you would instantly recognise it as a cousin of Vicks, or, if you’ve come across it, the Chinese Tiger Balm. Funny enough it was a popular import in the Soviet Union and is still widely used across the region, while almost unheard of in most parts of the Western world. This remedy is known as Golden Star Aromatic Balm, and it comes from Vietnam, where it is known as Cao Sao Vang. Golden Star Balm | Image stolen from this German Ebay listing. Inside was a thick, slightly yellow substance that mum would put on her temples if she had a headache, or used it as a chest rub when I had a cold. Roughly the size of an average coin, when pried open, these tiny containers exuded a most peculiar scent that you couldn’t get from anything else. Storage conditions: Store at a cool place, protect from direct sunlight.When I was growing up, we had these fascinating red tins in our medicine cabinet. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, open wound surface. Precautions: In case of allergic reactions, it is necessary to wash off the remnants of the drug from the skin with warm water and soap, stop using it.

Indications: flu, dizziness, headache, colds, runny nose (as a symptomatic remedy in complex therapy), insect bites.ĭosage and administration: Balm for external use: a small amount of the drug is applied to separate areas and rubbed to the skin: with a headache – in the temples and neck area with a runny nose – under the nostrils with colds – in the chest, back, abdomen with insect bites – in place of the bite.

It is very popular in Vietnam and around the world. Made in Vietnam, an old proven remedy.Ĭao Sao Vang Ointment is made 100% from rare natural combination of traditional ingredients.

Famous Golden Star Aromatic Balm Vietnamese Cao Sao Vang Ointment is a must have product in every family.

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