Vietnamese balm – often called “Golden Star Balm” – is a staple in many households across Asia, known for its intense aroma and powerful natural ingredients. But did you know this small tin holds a variety of unexpected beauty and wellness benefits? From softening heels to reducing belly fat, this traditional remedy offers far more than headache relief. Here are nine clever ways women can use Vietnamese balm to improve their daily self-care routine.
1. Softens Cracked Heels
Apply a thin layer of balm to your heels, wear socks, and leave it on overnight. In the morning, wash your feet and gently exfoliate with a pumice stone. Repeat daily until you achieve smooth, soft heels.
2. Treats Nail Fungus
Every evening before bed, apply the balm directly to the affected nail. Continued use helps eliminate fungal infections.
3. Fades Stretch Marks
Massage the balm into areas with stretch marks. Visible improvement is typically seen within just two weeks of daily use.
4. Heals Bruises
Apply a small amount of balm to bruises to speed up the healing and absorption process.
5. Relieves Headaches
Rub the balm gently on your temples and forehead to ease tension and alleviate headaches.
6. Prevents Infection and Reduces Inflammation
Apply a small amount of balm to minor cuts or scrapes to clean the wound and support faster healing.
7. Soothes Back and Muscle Pain
Massage a small amount of balm onto sore muscles or back pain. Its warming effect quickly relieves discomfort.
8. Reduces Belly Fat (Home Remedy)
Crush a camphor tablet and mix it with rubbing alcohol, baking soda, and Vietnamese balm. Stir into a smooth paste and apply it to your stomach. Wrap with plastic wrap and leave it on overnight for best results.
9. Natural Insect Repellent
Commercial insect repellents are often full of chemicals. Instead, use Vietnamese balm to keep flies, mosquitoes, and other pests away — its strong scent naturally repels them.
Important Reminder:
This balm is intended for external use only. For headaches and dizziness, apply it to the temples and the back of the neck. For colds and nasal congestion, rub it on the skin near the nostrils and temples. For insect bites, apply directly to the affected area.
