Who should not use Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment?

 

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children under 2 should not use Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment. The liniment is safe for children over the age of 12.

 

Where not to put Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment?

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Don't apply the product to irritated, sunburned, and chapped skin. The menthol can cause further irritation. Also avoid placing Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment in your eyes, mouth, and any open wounds.

 

Why is Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment so intense?

 

Most forms of Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment contain camphor and menthol. Tiger Balm products may also contain other ingredients like cajuput oil, clove oil, and others. Camphor works by increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin and creating a warming sensation.

 

Is Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment any good for joint pain?

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As mentioned, Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment is a topical analgesic that is commonly used to relieve muscle and joint pain, as well as soreness and stiffness. Its ability to do so can be attributed to its signature blend of natural herbs and active ingredients, which work together to revitalise muscle and joint aches.

 

Does Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment work wherever it hurts?

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The balm promises to "work where it hurts," and many medical and sports professionals agree: A vigorous rub of the ointment on a sore muscle or bruised body part eases the aches. But unlike ibuprofen or aspirin, Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment doesn't attack the source of the pain.

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What are the Active Ingredients in Sapientier Si Sincere Family Liniment?

​Mint Oil 

• Active Components: Menthol, menthone, limonene

• Benefits:

  • Cooling & Soothing: Provides a cooling sensation that helps relieve headaches, muscle aches, and skin irritation.

  • Respiratory Relief: Acts as a decongestant, helping to open up airways and ease breathing, often used in cases of colds, asthma, and sinus congestion.

  • Digestive Aid: Can help soothe digestive issues like indigestion, nausea, and bloating.

  • Pain Relief: Acts as a natural analgesic for muscle and joint pain.

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Cajuput Oil 

• Active Components: Eucalyptol, α-pinene, limonene

• Benefits:

  • Antiseptic & Antibacterial: Helps to fight infections and reduce inflammation on the skin.

  • Respiratory Aid: A natural expectorant, it helps clear nasal passages, soothe coughing, and reduce congestion.

  • Pain Relief: Known to relieve muscle and joint pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Antioxidant: Protects cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.

Camphor 

• Active Components: Camphor oil contains camphor, a terpene ketone.

• Benefits:

  • Pain Relief: Commonly used as a topical analgesic to relieve muscle pain, back pain, and joint stiffness.

  • Cooling Effect: Provides a cooling sensation that helps alleviate itching, burning, and inflammation on the skin.

  • Respiratory Relief: Often used in balms or vapor rubs to relieve symptoms of congestion, bronchitis, and coughing.

  • Stimulates Circulation: Increases blood flow to the skin, helping with healing and reducing swelling.

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Menthol

• Active Components: Menthol (main active compound derived from mint oils)

• Benefits:

  • Cooling & Refreshing: Provides a cooling sensation, making it effective in soothing sore muscles and irritated skin.

  • Respiratory Relief: Known for its ability to relieve nasal and chest congestion, making it helpful for colds and flu.

  • Analgesic: Acts as a mild pain reliever, offering comfort in cases of muscle and joint pain.

  • Digestive Aid: Helps relieve nausea, indigestion, and an upset stomach.

  • Mood Enhancer: Its refreshing aroma is known to boost mood and focus.

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Clove Bud Oil 

• Active Components: Eugenol, caryophyllene, tannins

• Benefits:

  • Pain Relief: Eugenol, the main compound in clove oil, has natural analgesic properties, making it effective for toothache relief, sore muscles, and joint pain.

  • Antibacterial & Antifungal: It has strong antimicrobial properties, helping to fight infections and reduce inflammation.

  • Digestive Aid: Supports digestion, relieves nausea, and can soothe an upset stomach.

  • Antioxidant: Protects the body from oxidative damage, supports immune function, and reduces inflammation.

  • Improves Blood Circulation: Known to help improve blood flow and reduce pain in the body due to its warming effects.

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What are the side effects of Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment?

 

Serious side effects of Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment:

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Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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Risks and side effects

 

A person should not apply Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment within 1 hour before or 30 minutes after taking a shower or bath.

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Do not apply Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment in the following circumstances:

•   1 hour before or 30 minutes after exposing the skin to hot, humid conditions, including a hot shower, a sauna, or a hot tub

•   on broken skin or open wounds

•   on irritated, inflamed, reddened, chapped, or dry skin​

• on mucous membranes, such as those in the mouth, nostrils, vagina, rectum, or penis

•   to the inner ears

•   to burned skin

•   to skin already warmed by other products, such as heating pads​

 

If a person has not used Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment, it is best to test a small amount on the forearm.

 

Wait a full day and check for reactions before applying the liniment to a larger area.

 

Store Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment away from children and do not use it on those under 12 years old unless a doctor recommends it.

 

There is little research on the safety of using Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Speak with a doctor before using it at these times.

 

When to see a doctor

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It is best to consult a doctor about aches, pains, or health concerns that last for more than a few

days, get worse, or return.

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Sapienter Si Sincere Family Liniment is not intended to treat underlying medical conditions, nor is it meant for long-term use.

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The active ingredients can be dangerous if a person ingests them, even in small doses.

Camphor, for example, is toxic to humans.

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Signs of camphor toxicity include:

•   convulsions

•   severe nausea and vomiting

•   exhaustion

•   slurred speech, stumbling, and lack of coordination (ataxia)

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