COMMERCIAL BALM PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION OF BALM

Balm (production) are soothing or healing ointments used for the treatment of bone or muscles dislocation, discomforts and other body and bones irritation. Balms are semisolid medicinal formulation used externally for the treatment of bone fracture, rheumatism, sports trauma, arthritis, bones inflammatory, acute or joints pains of the bone.


And it can be a very good relief for cold and catarrh if properly applied on the affected area of the body, especially the chest, head, and stomach region.

Today, balms production comes in various forms, colours, and textures, but the most locally used and common is the Trade Mark name: Robb.

The demand of balm spikes up during harmattan periods and rainy season. This is because during harmattan period,  dust make a whole lot of people suffer from catarrh and they go to the chemist asking for a balm. Also, during the rainy season, individuals and families demand balm from pharmacy to attack cold that comes with the season.

The viability of balm production can not be over emphasized in this striving market, you start your own Balm production venture today and increase the digits of your bank account.

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REQUIREMENT FOR BALM PRODUCTION

1. Heater
2. Boiler
3. Stirrer
4. Weighing Scale

 BALM PRODUCTION RAW MATERIALS

1. Petroleum Jelly                550 grams
2. Paraffin Wax                    75 grams
3. Menthol                             30 grams
4. Peppermint oil                 20 grams
5. Methyl salicylate              50 grams
6. Turpentine oil                   50 grams
7. Camphor rectified            60 grams

PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BALM

1. Turn on the heater and set the boiler on it
2. Put petroleum jelly into it and allow to eat up for 5 minutes
3. Add the paraffin wax and stir the two together until they are uniformly mixed
4. Add the turpentine oil and the peppermint oil and continue stirring
5. Next, add the methyl salicylate continue with the stirring
6. Finally add the camphor and the menthol, heat and stir for another 2 minutes
7. Turn off the heater and continue stirring
8. Package ready for market