Dear Sirs, I have received the items indeed - and I thank you very much for the kind and speedy service. I'll be sure to pass on the word to my friends. Best regards, Lena Olin I was very happy with the product that i reiceved and the short time it took to get it! one happy customer!! Brian Vibert

While Sassafras has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine, it has some potential side effects which should be noted even though the amount of Sassafras oil added to each Zam-Buk tin is very small; each 100 grams of Zam-Buk contains 0.62 grams (0.021 oz) of Sassafras Oil. Side effect symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations, low blood pressure, and shallow or rapid breathing. The product itself was an important first-aid medicine for any cuts or abrasions of the skin. In a time long before anti-biotics, a footballer could come to permanent grief merely from scraping his knee on the ground and it becoming infected. Zam-Buk was a recognised treatment that could successfully kill germs that had entered the skin. Many of the Zam-Buk adverts used headlines such as "Do you realise the danger of a poisoned finger? Death often lurks in a cut." ¹ Use of sassafras oil is also associated with liver damage. Finally, there's concern that consumption of sassafras during pregnancy can result in miscarriage. Oil made from Thyme has been used for thousands of years in Mediterranean countries for a wide range of conditions, including scars and skin marks, acne, coughs, and yeast infections. Thyme oil also has potent antispasmodic, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. 3. Sassafras Oil Zam-Buk The Real Makoya Herbal Ointment 60g is made with eucalyptus oil, camphor, thyme oil and sassafras oil, and is a herbal ointment perfect for a range of skin conditions. Use it to moisturise dry, flaky skin or to soothe scrapes, burns, insect bites and other minor skin ailments.Zam-Buk has been used by my family since 1968. It helps to heal faster than most other medicated ointments, it reduces the chance of scaring from cuts and burns and seems to take the sting out of abrasions. It is also helpful in reducing the discolouration caused by bruising. It has countless uses and all of them are effective. N. E. Bradcoe

With more than 116 stores island-wide, it retails a comprehensive range of health & beauty products. Guardian has evolved from its pharmacy roots into a holistic one-stop solution for customers' health and beauty needs. It continues to expand its product and service range to meet the redefinition of beauty by today's customers - where health meets beauty. Intrigued, we asked for more information and learned Zam-Buk is considered a cure-all balm in South Africa, treating everything from burns and cuts to asthma and coughs. Zam-Buk HistoryMy husband is originally from the UK and has used this product from the time he was a child. We have used this product ever since as it is excellent for various problems. Bonnie My family and I have used this product for many years! It works, it's great for cuts, burns, boils, blemishes, bruising, anyplace you need rapid healing with minimal scarring. N. Bradcoe Zam-Buk was advertised throughout the early to mid part of the 20th century to be effective for a wide range of ailments, including cuts, bruises, dry and rough hands, elbows and feet, sprains, stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids (piles), colds, toothaches, and muscle pain and stiffness.

Zam-Buk is a popular and inexpensive herbal ointment found in most medicine cabinets in South Africa for over 100 years. For all those who’ve enjoyed the goodness and multi-purpose, the New Zam-Buk Cherry Lip Balm offers to soothe and moisturize your lips, especially against Africa’s ever-changing climate conditions. This is a soothing, healing and antiseptic herbal balm containing Eucalyptus, Thyme, Colophony and Camphor oils. Eucalyptus Oil is traditionally used to treat insect bites, burns and cuts. It is often used topically as an antiseptic to reduce the risk of infection and to stimulate healing. Additionally, eucalyptus is commonly used to relieve pain when it is rubbed into sore muscles. 2. Thyme OilZam-Buk may interact with the following medications and OTC products. Consult with your physician to find out if Zam-Buk is safe to use with your medications. Zam-Buk Ointment is generally safe for use and can be applied to affected areas of your skin as often as required. If symptoms persist or worsen after application, please seek consultation with a doctor immediately. Eucalyptus oil and camphor, the active ingredients in Zam-Buk Ointment, contain anti-inflammatory properties which can help to relieve pain, and the itchiness associated with minor wounds, burns, scalds, chapped hands, and mosquito and insect bites Zam-Buk Ointment contains active ingredients such as eucalyptus oil and camphor, that provides effective relief of pain and itch associated with minor wounds, burns, scalds, chapped hands, mosquitoes and insect bites.