baak6 faa1 jau4白花油
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Yalebaahk fā yàuh
Definition
White Flower Embrocation; a brand of medicated herbal oil made from eucalyptus, peppermint, and lavender.
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How it's used
This is a quintessential household staple in Hong Kong, often kept in handbags or medicine cabinets for everything from insect bites to motion sickness. It carries a strong, distinct medicinal scent that is instantly recognizable to locals as a remedy for minor ailments. While it is a brand name, the term is frequently used as a generic descriptor for this specific type of herbal oil.
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Applying some White Flower Embrocation on your temples when you have a headache will make you feel better.
Do you have any White Flower Embrocation in your bag? My stomach feels very uncomfortable.
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Common phrases
apply White Flower Embrocation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 萬金油, which is a thick, waxy balm rather than a liquid oil. While both are used for similar purposes, they have different textures and application methods.
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