Sloan’s Liniment

Sloan’s Liniment – Capsaicin Ayurvedic Liniment for Neck, Back & Joint Pain

Sloan’s Liniment is an Ayurvedic topical medicine whose defining feature is that it does not need to be rubbed in. The pack is explicit about this: the liniment is strong enough on its own, and rubbing it can harm tender skin. It is applied liberally with a soft flannel cloth or cotton wool and left to work. The power comes from capsaicin in capsicum extract, which produces a deep warming action that helps relieve pain, supported by oil of gaultheria (wintergreen) and a high proportion of gandha biroja tailam (turpentine oil). Manufactured by Akin Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, and marketed by Piramal Enterprises Ltd. 71 ml bottle.

Key Features

• No rubbing required – apply with a cloth or cotton wool and leave it.
• Capsaicin heat action from capsicum extract.
• Gandha biroja tailam 46.7% – the bulk of the formula.
• Classified as an Ayurvedic medicine on pack.
• 71 ml glass bottle.

Composition & Key Ingredients

• Capsicum Extract – 0.63% (w/v); source of capsaicin, the warming counter-irritant
• Oil Gaultheria – 2.66% (v/v); wintergreen oil
• Gandha Biroja Tailam – 46.7% (v/v); turpentine oil
• Devadaru Tailam – 2.88% (v/v); cedarwood oil

Contains approved colours. Please refer to the pack label for the complete composition.

Uses & Benefits

• Relieves neck pain and shoulder stiffness.
• Eases low back pain.
• Helps with joint pain.
• Useful for sprains and general muscular aches.
• Warming action helps increase local blood circulation.
• Localised relief without taking an oral painkiller.

Directions for Use

• Apply the liniment liberally with a soft flannel cloth or a piece of cotton wool.
• Do not rub. The liniment is strong enough without rubbing, which might harm tender skin.
• Do not bandage the treated area.

Precautions

• For external use only. Do not swallow.
• Do not apply on open wounds, mucous membranes or inflamed skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes – capsicum stings severely.
• Keep away from fire – the formula is largely turpentine oil and is flammable.

Storage

• Store at room temperature in a dry place.
• Keep away from fire and direct heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.

This listing is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Read the label carefully before use. If pain persists, please see a doctor.