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. Read the directions carefully before use.When I was growing up, we had these fascinating red tins in our medicine cabinet. Read the directions carefully before use.Note before use:If you need more information, please consult your doctor.Store at dry, cool place (under 85☏).Keep out of reach of CHILDREN.If you need more information, please consult your doctor.Inform the physician immediately if any side effect occurs while using the medicine.Patient with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the medicine.Steam exhalation: add a little bit of balm to a glass of boiling water and inhale for treating cold and flu.

For mosquitoes bites and other insects stings: rub balm on the affected area.

For headache, vertigo, cold and flu, motion sickness: rub balm on the temples, nape, nostrils, etc.

Cold and flu, headache, runny nose, nausea, colic, motion sickness, mosquitoes bites and other insects stings, with distention or stomachache ,you can eat the Golden Star Aromatic Balm.

Helps to relieve running noses, flu, headaches, pain in neck. Add some Golden Star Balm in a bowl and add hot water to it. It is used to relieve from colds and flu. Because of its size it is perfect to carry with so it comes in handy whenever needed. It contains high quality essential oils from Vietnam. It has been a proven remedy in Vietnam for hundreds of years. The famous Golden Star Balm is delivered in a 3 gr. Golden Star Balm is a rare combination of vegetable oils. The famous Golden Star Aromatic Balm Vietnamese, in the 3gr tin.

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