Zam Buk Ointment 20g

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Zam-Buk Ointment is generally safe for use and can be applied to affected areas of your skin as often as required. If symptoms persist or worsen after application, please seek consultation with a doctor immediately. Zam-Buk Ointment contains active ingredients such as eucalyptus oil and camphor, that provides effective relief of pain and itch associated with minor wounds, burns, scalds, chapped hands, mosquitoes and insect bites. Zam Buk is manufactured for Bayer in Thailand by Interthai Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and is distributed in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and South Africa. Use of sassafras oil is also associated with liver damage. Finally, there's concern that consumption of sassafras during pregnancy can result in miscarriage.

There are several formulas for Zam-Buk but they all contain camphor, eucalyptus oil and thyme oil all of which are somewhat antimicrobial and both camphor and eucalyptus have analgesic properties. The active ingredients are Camphor 1,66 g, Eucalyptus oil 5,03 g, Thymus vulgaris 0,50 g and Sassafras oil 0,62 g, per 100 g. The other ingredients are Colophony resin, Copper-chlorophyll, D&C yellow, Paraffin hard, Paraffin white soft and Micro wax.I was very happy with the product that i reiceved and the short time it took to get it! one happy customer!! Brian Vibert 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 Ointment is use to relieve the itchiness caused by insect bites and is not intended for use as a mosquito repellent.

Decision on opposition to trade mark application" (PDF). Intellectual Property Office. 21 October 2008 . Retrieved 20 February 2015. Rediscover Zam-Buk, the Victorian classic antiseptic ointment with amazing soothing powers for cuts, sores, bruises, blisters, burns, chapped skin, rashes and many more ailments. ZamBuk has always been in our medicine cabinet. It is particularly useful for cuts, grazes and sore skin. A.J.Fahy Zam-Buk is a popular and inexpensive herbal ointment found in most medicine cabinets in South Africa for over 100 years.Zambuk has been a family favorite since the 1970's for battling our mosiquito itches and bites. Fantastic stuff and so glad we could find it once again! S. T. My husband is originally from the UK and has used this product from the time he was a child. We have used this product ever since as it is excellent for various problems. Bonnie a b c "The Composition of Certain Secret Remedies", The British Medical Journal, 1 (2468): 942–944, 18 April 1908, doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.2468.942, JSTOR 25277285, S2CID 8364985 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

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 Widely used in earlier times as an all-round antiseptic and healing ointment, particularly with rugby players worldwide. [7] Branding and production [ edit ] 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 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. In the early 20th century, it was reported that the formulation comprised 66% paraffin wax, 20% pale resin ( colophony), and 14% eucalyptus oil, with small amounts of other ingredients. [2] More recently, the composition eucalyptus oil, 1.8% camphor, 0.5% thyme oil, and 0.65% sassafras oil. The English and Thai varieties do not contain sassafras oil. [6] A 1908 report published in The British Medical Journal estimated that the cost of ingredients for a standard 0.6-ounce (17g) box was one farthing, yet its retail price was 1 s 1½ d. [2] Sports use [ edit ]

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The source of the name is uncertain, but a link to South Africa has been suggested. It remains very widely popular in South Africa. [3] The brand name was at one time used to refer to ambulance-men and first aiders at rugby league matches in Australia and New Zealand. [4]

Now more than ever, it's imperative for us to take care of ourselves, our health! Every aspect of our lives is affected by it, from our mood to our appearances to our lifespan. We often forget that we must first take care of ourselves from the inside out. Remember, you are what you consume! Eating nutritious food doesn't stop when you grow up. Just as children consume milk formulas such as Pediasure to develop, teens and adults should consume supplements to maintain good health. We offer a range of Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Omega 3, Glucosamine and Prebiotic supplements from reputable brands that will help to further boost your health and physical well-being. The product is still manufactured today, often by Bayer, who now owns the trade mark [5] in some, but not all, countries. It is available in Southern Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Oil made from Thyme has been used for thousands of years in Mediterranean countries for a wide range of conditions, including scars and skin marks, acne, coughs, and yeast infections. Thyme oil also has potent antispasmodic, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. 3. Sassafras Oil My family and I have used this product for many years! It works, it's great for cuts, burns, boils, blemishes, bruising, anyplace you need rapid healing with minimal scarring. N. Bradcoe Zam-Buk has been used by my family since 1968. It helps to heal faster than most other medicated ointments, it reduces the chance of scaring from cuts and burns and seems to take the sting out of abrasions. It is also helpful in reducing the discolouration caused by bruising. It has countless uses and all of them are effective. N. E. Bradcoe 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.