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Cold Balm is a soothing balm that relieves nasal and chest congestion. Its counterirritant effects relieve headaches and body aches associated with cold.

 Cold Balm
Usage

To be applied locally on the nose and forehead.
Indications
It helps relieve the following symptoms:
  1. Clears congestion and blocked nasal passages.
  2. Relieves headaches associated with cold and sinusitis.
Pack Size
Cold Balm is available in a pack size of 10g.
Composition
Cold Balm contains the following ingredients:

Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor, Karpur) - The oil extract acts as a skin stimulant and counterirritant when applied externally.

Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian, Blue Gum Tree) - The oil is easily absorbable and is locally used as massage oil. Eucalyptol is used as a dry inhalant.

Mentha arvensis (Mint, Pudina) - The oil of the herb is an antineuralgic when applied externally and a febrifuge in fevers.

Pinus roxburghii (Chir Pine, Shrivasa) - Turpentine oil extracted from the plant is used in many ointments & liniments for treating minor aches and colds when applied externally. It acts as counterirritant and rubefacient.

Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg, Jatiphalam) - The oil extract of the tree is used as a counterirritant and stimulates blood flow to the area applied.
   
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