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6 ways to use White Flower Oil at home, from repelling pests to removing stickers

The pungent medicated oil known as Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow removes stains, relieves heat and more. Here are lesser-known uses around the house

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White Flower Oilis a familiar scent in many Chinese homes – you may even have had a whiff of it on public transport.

The sharp, pungent fragrance of eucalyptus and mint is unmistakable and memory-evoking, and has traditionally been used to treat ailments such as headaches, nausea and bug bites.

The origins of White Flower Oil, also known as Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow, can be traced to 1927 Penang, then part of Malaya, where founder Gan Geok Eng developed a medicated oil initially intended for private use.

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