What was Zam-Buk originally made for?

Zam-Buk is a patent medicine which was produced by the Zam-Buk Company of Leeds, England, founded by Charles Edward Fulford. It was first sold by his Bile Beans company in 1902, as a herbal balm and antiseptic ointment; the use of a complementary Zam-Buk soap was recommended to augment the treatment.

Is Zam-Buk a South African?

Natural, old fashioned herbal balm. A highly acclaimed and much-loved embrocation Traditional antiseptic ointment containing Eucalyptus, pine, and thyme oil. Made in South Africa.

What is ZamBuk ointment used for?

Zam-Buk is a miracle antiseptic ointment used for centuries to help soothe cuts, sores, bruises, sprains, chilblains, insect bites and many more ailments.

Does Zam-Buk expire?

When kept in its original container, Zambuk Ointment can be stored and used until its expiry date, which is printed on the product label. Always close the container lid after using ZamBuk Ointment.

Can I use Zam-Buk on my lips?

I use a teeny tiny bit, as too much leaves a film on my lips – The trick to using Zam-Buk is to use a small amount and dab it on the lips, then gently massage it into the lips. Don’t smother it on your lips, as the oils need to be “activated” for them to penetrate the lip!

Can I eat Zam-Buk?

No, you cannot eat Zambuk, it is dangerous. If you have stomach pain, please go to the doctor. The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical examination, diagnosis and formal advice.

What does Zam-Buk do to your face?

Zam-Buk ointment is great for skin dryness, chapped lips, cuts, insect bites, poison ivy rash, minor burns, scrapes, eczema and skin cracking in the wilderness.

Which Zam-Buk is best for lips?

Zam-Buk Cherry Lip Balm Instead, the Cherry one has been developed for lips only and contains; Petrolatum, Paraffin Wax, Colophonium, Microcrystalline Wax as well as colourants and flavourants. For lips, both the original Zam-Buk and Zam-Buk Cherry Lip Balm work wonders !

Can Zam-Buk be used on lips?

Is Zam-Buk good for piles?

Indeed, it proved a -great blessing, as it effected a complete and speedy cure., Among my friends aud through this letter,* I pronounce Zam-Buk to be the champion cure for piles.” Zam-Buk Balm is invaluable for piles, eczema, boils, pimples, sore backs, injured and swollen joints, ,&c.

Can Zam-Buk heal a wound?

According to the script on the tin it is used “for cuts, bruises, scratches, burns, scalds, athlete’s foot, piles, ulcers, eczema, sores, sprains, pimples, chilblains, cold sores, chafed skin and insect bites.” It probably works too.