Ya Mong Khao is the white balm of the Thai household medicine cabinet ‚ the cooling, camphor-and-menthol style balm that Thai families keep by the bed for stuffy noses, tight temples and insect bites. Its essential oils evaporate from the skin, which is why it is traditionally dabbed under the nostrils, on the temples or on the point between the eyebrows rather than rubbed in like a massage balm. This is the 90 g tin.

Benefits

• The classic cooling white balm of Thai household herbal practice
• Traditionally applied under the nostrils for a clear, open feeling
• Traditionally rubbed into the temples and the nape of the neck
• Traditionally dabbed on the point between the eyebrows at bedtime
• Soothing on insect bites and itchy skin
• Very economical ‚ a pea-sized drop covers over 100 cm2

How to Use

External use only. Apply a small amount (a pea-sized drop covers more than 100 cm2 of skin) and massage gently until absorbed, 1–3 times a day. For a blocked nose apply under the nostrils; for tight temples rub into the temples and the back of the head; at bedtime apply to the point between the eyebrows; for insect bites apply to the affected spot. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Do not apply to damaged or irritated skin, do not use on children under 2, and do not rub into the chest over the heart. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth; remove from skin with vegetable oil or a nourishing cream, and from the eyes with clean petroleum jelly. Store away from direct sunlight at 15–30°C.

Ingredients

Traditional Thai white balm base with aromatic essential oils; the source listing does not give a full ingredient breakdown.

Product Details

• Form: Herbal Balm
• Size: 90 g
• Brand: Erawadee
• Made in: Thailand