As I see it, medicated oils can be found in every Malaysian household as it’s a superb antidote for uncomfortableness. Also, it usually comes in oil and palm form. In addition, medicated oils serve as temporarily soothing and relieving minor aches and pains of our muscles and joints.
Other than that, there are a few more health benefits of medicated oils. Moreover, it can ease your headaches and migraines, relieve your blocked nose, and aid in healing and rejuvenation.
Here, I’ve sorted out a list of Malaysia’s top 10 medicated oils in 2022.
1. Axe Brand Medicated Oil
Axe Brand Universal Medicated Oil is available in six volumes from 3ml to 56ml. With this, you can bring it to work, outdoor activities, and travelling as it aids in instant soothing for the blocked nose, stomach ache, joint pain, and more. Plus, you can apply 2 to 3 drops on the handkerchief and exhale to unblock your runny rose.
Volume Available: 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 14ml, 28ml, 56ml
Ingredients: Menthol, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol Salicylate, Camphor, Essential Oil
Country of Origin: Singapore
Price: RM14.45
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. TYT Medicated Oil
TYT medicated oil is carefully formulated in Malaysia using eight Chinese Malaysian herbs. It’s best to treat stomach aches, stomach winds, insect bites, itchiness, numbness, and more. Plus, this medicated oil is 100% safe for babies and pregnant mothers.
Volume Available: 10ml
Ingredients: Wormwood, Lemongrass, Chinese Angelica, Ginger, Chinese Arborvitae, Agarwood, Piper Betel, Palm Oil
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM9.70
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Hoe Hin White Flower Medicated Oil
Hoe Hin White Flower medicated oil has been manufactured for over 85 years, and you can see this brand on the store shelf over Southeast Asia. You can ease your soreness, itchiness, heat dissipation, and discomfort with the quality ingredients. Thus, this medicated oil guarantees to make you feel better.
Volume Available: 20ml
Ingredients: Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil, Racemic Camphor
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM12.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Siang Pure Medicated Oil
Siang Pure medicated oil is a time-honoured and world-famous brand that is carefully formulated in Thailand. Without question, it works for soothing discomforts like headache, dizziness, joint pain, stomach ache, and itchiness with just five simple ingredients in a glass bottle.
Volume Available: 3ml, 7ml, 25ml
Ingredients: Menthol, Peppermint Oil, Camphor, Cinnamon Oil, Clove Oil
Country of Origin: Thailand
Price: RM19.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Safecare Medicated Oil Roll
Safecare medicated oil is an award-winning medicated oil that origins in Indonesia. Also, this oil roll can ease your headache, motion sickness, and more. What’s more, the key ingredients of this oil roll are menthol, camphor, and citrus oil. Each serves different purposes like reducing itchiness and boosting the immune system.
Volume Available: 10ml
Ingredients: Menthol 16%, Camphor 11%, Citrus Oil 5%
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Price: RM6.30
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Kwan Loong Medicated Oil
More than 70 years ago, Kwan Loong Medicated Oil was founded in Ipoh, Malaysia. You can have temporary relief with this medicated oil instantly. Plus, you can apply 3 to 4 times a day to soothe it. What’s more, you can feel the cooling and refreshing sensation after applying it.
Volume Available: 57ml
Ingredients: Eucalyptus Oil, Spike Lavender Oil, Light Mineral Oil
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM12.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. San Bao Medicated Oil
San Bao Medicated Oil is a Thailand traditional brand that comes in three sizes. Also, the 5ml and 8 ml are equipped with a roller, so it’s best for relieving runny nose. Plus, it’s easier to apply without any wastage with the roller. What’s more, this medicated oil aids in reducing muscle strains, bruises, and insect bites.
Volume Available: 25ml, 8ml, 5ml
Ingredients: Menthol, Peppermint Oil, Camphor, Clove Oil
Country of Origin: Thailand
Price: RM18.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Wong To Yick Woodlock Medicated Oil
Wong To Yick Woodlock is a traditional Chinese medicated oil founded in Hong Kong. Also, the formulation is especially for external analgesics. So, you just need to apply and gently massage on arthritis, strains, and bruises area twice a day for temporary relief and soothing.
Volume Available: 50ml
Ingredients: Camphor (Synthetic) 10mL, Menthol 10mL, Methyl Salicylate 5mg
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Price: RM33.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Yu Yee Medicated Oil
Yu Yee medicated oil is famous for its soothing purpose and sweet peppermint aroma. Also, its traditional formulation is to relieve winds and bloated baby stomachs. Of course, you can use it to ease the headache, itchiness, muscle pain, and more. Plus, you can use it as aromatherapy with its sweet peppermint aroma.
Volume Available: 10ml, 22ml
Ingredients: Peppermint Oil, Clove Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Menthol, Borneol, Cortex Cinnamon, Resina Calamus Draco, Light Liquid Paraffin
Country of Origin: China
Price: RM11.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Tin Fatt Medicated Oil
Tin Fatt Medicated Oil is a local brand that is 100% crafted with natural and traditional ingredients to ease back pain, stomachache, insects bites, joint pain and more. Also, this medicated oil has a lesser cooling sensation. So, it’s perfect for those who do not like the chilly feeling.
Volume Available: 14ml, 25ml, 56ml
Ingredients: Andrographis Paniculata, Vernonia Cinerea, Psychotria Rubra, Herb, Guava Concentrate, Agerarum Conyzoides
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Price: RM18.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Here are the things you need to know if you’re new to medicated oils.
- Medicated oils are only for skin and external use as they can cause harm if one has consumed them. So, all the medicated oils must be kept away from zero to three years old children.
- You need to apply three to four times a day on the affected area for a speedy recovery. What’s more, you can apply a few drops on your handkerchief and inhale it to unblock your runny nose.
- Aware that do not touch your eyes or lips after applying medicated oils on the affected area as they highly contain menthol, they will cause burning, stinginess, and painfulness to your eyes.
Medicated oils are an affordable analgesic that can relieve your discomfort, minor pain, bruises, runny nose, and bloated stomach for both young and old. Many medicated oils have been inherited for decades. Furthermore, the awesomeness of many medicated oils brands is everlasting.
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