White Flower Balm

White Flower balm is sometimes called White Flower liquid or White Flower liniment. In fact, the complete name of the product is White Flower Analgesic Balm, according to the product's label. While the word "balm" connotes a thick, waxy mixture for many people, White Flower is a true balm in that it is meant to soothe minor aches and pains.

History

According to information published by the Institute for Traditional Medicine, White Flower balm was developed in Singapore by Gan Geog Eng, in 1927. Eng registered the trademark for White Flower balm after friends convinced him that the remedy he had developed for private use would have commercial value. Eng promoted his product locally and after much success, broke into larger markets and eventually created a product that is known around the world.

Benefits

White Flower balm is said to relieve muscle and joint pains, including headache, backache, strains, bruises, arthritis and sprains. The essential oils used in White Flower balm are thought to be topical "analgesics," or pain relievers.

Ingredients

Several different oils are used to formulate White Flower balm. Wintergreen oil is the main component, but the balm also includes oils of peppermint, menthol, eucalyptus, camphor and lavender. The ingredients are imported from Australia, China and France.

Application

White Flower balm is applied topically by massaging a small amount of the product into the effected area. Dabbing a small amount of the balm under the nose or inhaling it from the hands may relieve sinus congestion and pressure. The balm may be used up to three times daily.

Interesting Fact

The makers of White Flower analgesic balm report that the product is formulated to be in yin-yang balance. In Chinese healing tradition, "yin and yang represent all of the opposite principles one finds in the universe," according to information published by Washington State University. Using these forces in harmony represents balance and creates an opportunity for healing.