Tiger Balm Red and Tiger Balm White include the same essential oils, but in different concentrations, so the indication areas are weighted differently. Tiger Balm Red is particularly effective for muscle and joint pain and Tiger Balm White for cold remedies. Both cold and heat therapy are physiotherapy treatments. Heat or cold should be applied depends on the nature of the disease. Heat is a recognized means to alleviate the pain caused by muscle tension, for example. Cold is however recommended in inflammatory processes or acute injuries such as sprains or bruises.