[Taiwan’s All-Purpose Oil] Reviewing Pak Fah Yeow (White Flower Oil) 🌼🌿

Hey everyone~ It’s Pintan! ＜l:-)

December—the busiest time of the year—is just around the corner! 🧣❄️

I bet a lot of you have been rushing around with your hectic daily schedules lately, right?

When life gets busy, it’s so easy to forget to take care of yourself. 🍵

So today, I’m trying out and introducing
a Taiwanese “all-purpose” aroma oil that’s perfect for times like this!🌼

Apparently, this little wonder works great for headaches, bug bites, and even motion sickness!

A mysterious oil I found in Taiwan 💧

So, I decided to buy it and try it out! (>ω<)

Even the packaging is super cute! 💞

🔻 Inside the box: White Flower Oil and a retro instruction leaflet

What is White Flower Oil?

White Flower Oil is a traditional Taiwanese medicated topical oil used for all kinds of everyday discomforts. 🩹

It’s a beloved national bestseller that has been cherished for generations—a true household staple! Formulated with plant-derived ingredients. 🌿

It’s completely clear with a refreshing menthol scent 🌬️, and has a smooth, non-greasy texture.

Ingredients & Benefits of Interest

Ingredient List:

● Menthol: A cooling compound found in plants like field mint*¹.
● Wintergreen Oil: Extracted from plants of the Ericaceae (heath) family, with methyl salicylate as its main component.
● Eucalyptus Oil: An essential oil extracted from eucalyptus leaves.
● Camphor: A natural compound derived from camphor trees and similar plants.
● Lavender Oil: An essential oil extracted from lavender flowers.

*¹ Field mint (Hakka): A variety of mint.

*Note: Despite the name and the packaging, there are actually no white flowers in it!!

Indications / Uses:

Colds, headaches, heatstroke, dizziness, motion sickness, acute and chronic muscle spasms, unexplained swelling or ulcers, stomachaches, abdominal pain, insect bites, relief of pain and itching, rheumatic pain, burns, cuts and wounds, and pediatric abdominal pain.
Source: Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Drug Permit License System(台湾衛生福利部 医薬品許可証システム)

⚠️ Precautions for Use
・For external use only—never ingest or swallow it.
・Do not use on infants or children aged 2 and under (to prevent potential side effects from ingredients like menthol and camphor).
・Avoid use if you have G6PD deficiency (favism) or if you are pregnant.
・Do not apply to the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds, and keep out of reach of children.
Source: Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Drug Permit License System / Product Package Insert

I Actually Tried It Out!

What we’re all really curious about is how it actually feels to use, right? So, I put it to the test when I had a headache and when I got a bug bite~ (* ¨̮ *)/

For Headaches

[How to Use] Apply a few drops to your temples and gently massage it in.

[Review] The cooling mint sensation is so strong it literally makes you forget about the pain—before I knew it,
my headache was gone! lol

So whether it actually worked directly on the headache is a mystery,

but it definitely did the trick! Every time I’ve gotten a headache since then, I put some on and it goes away, so it’s been super effective for me!!! (Results may vary)

⚠️ Since you’re applying it to your temples, be careful not to get it in your eyes!

⚠️ A tiny amount is more than enough.

For Bug Bites

[How to Use] Apply a single drop directly onto the mosquito bite and gently rub it in without scratching.

[Review] It worked SO well!

Personally, I felt it was just as effective as Muhi (a popular Japanese anti-itch medicine). Taiwanese mosquitoes have such a strong bite and have been driving me crazy, so this is definitely going to come in handy a lot! (>ω<)

Also, since bug bites are usually far from your nose, I liked that I could use it without worrying too much about the strong scent.

Thoughts on the Scent

Right after applying it, the minty scent and cooling tingle gradually get stronger
—it was actually more intense than I expected! However, as time passes, only the gentle, plant-derived aroma remains. 🍃

Since it contains lavender and eucalyptus, I personally felt it works great like an aromatherapy oil for a quick refresh.

It definitely has a stronger “medicinal” smell compared to regular essential oils, but the effects went way beyond my expectations!!!

The cooling sensation is similar to Southeast Asian yadom (herbal inhalers)*². It’s the perfect strength for anyone who wants a refreshing pick-me-up, without the overwhelming intensity of yadom.

*² What is Yadom?: A popular stick-shaped refreshing herbal inhaler from Thailand. It also contains several of the same ingredients found in White Flower Oil.

Where Can You Buy It in Taiwan?

This time, I bought mine at Watsons, a major Asian drugstore chain!

In Taiwan, you can also easily find it at other drugstores and local pharmacies besides Watsons!

サイズと価格

Size (Package Label)	Watsons Price	Portability & Usage Suggestions
5ml	NT$110	Mini travel size, ideal for pockets, makeup pouches, or small bags
10ml	NT$190	Most popular standard travel size, balancing portability and durability
20ml	NT$290	Suitable for keeping at the office or for daily home use
50ml（Extra Large）	NT$540	Large family-size bottle, ideal for long-term household supply or frequent use

The one I bought is the smallest size, 5 ml!

Wrap-Up

Today, I introduced Taiwan’s all-purpose oil, Pak Fah Yeow (White Flower Oil)!

After actually trying it out myself, I was amazed at how much more effective it was than I expected 🙀 It’s easy to see why it has been loved for so many years.

It’s great as a souvenir, and great to buy for yourself, too. If you carry your favorite size around with you, you can use it whenever you’re feeling tired and get a little taste of Taiwan! ♪

If you ever come to Taiwan, definitely pick one up! 🛒💵🎒

Well then everyone, stay safe out there today~!!!👋