Franch Traditional Medicine Oil

Franch Traditional Medicine Oil (marketed as Franch Oil NH) is a topical herbal oil registered in Malaysia as a traditional medicine product, sold over the counter (OTC) without needing a doctor’s prescription. Its confirmed active ingredients are Oil of Ricinus Communis Linn Seed (castor oil), Oil of Ricinus Communis Linn Root, and Oil of Ocimum Sanctum (holy basil, also known as tulsi) — a combination consistent with its Ayurvedic-tradition herbal formulation. The product carries a Malaysian NPRA product registration number, reflecting its status as a registered traditional medicine rather than an unregistered folk remedy.

Franch Traditional Medicine Oil is a liquid oil supplied in glass or plastic bottles, commonly sold in sizes such as 55ml and 120ml through Malaysian pharmacies. It is applied externally to the skin and is not intended for internal consumption. This distinguishes it from other categories of “minyak angin” (wind oil) products sold in Malaysia, some of which are based on different active ingredients such as eucalyptus oil, menthol, or camphor rather than the castor-oil-and-holy-basil base found in Franch Oil.

As an OTC herbal topical product, Franch Traditional Medicine Oil can be purchased directly from community pharmacies and licensed online pharmacies in Malaysia. Customers should read the printed package insert and shake the bottle well before each use, as is standard practice for oil-based topical products of this type.

• Shake the bottle well before use. Clean the affected area of skin with water first, then apply the required amount of oil directly to the area.
• For muscle or joint discomfort, gently massage the oil into the skin until absorbed. For minor cuts, wounds, or skin irritation, apply a small amount to the affected area without vigorous rubbing.
• This product is for external use on the skin only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes, and wash hands after application unless the hands themselves are the area being treated.

As a topical oil rather than an orally or systemically dosed medicine, Franch Traditional Medicine Oil does not have a conventional “dose” in tablets or millilitres taken by mouth. Apply a small amount to the affected area of skin as needed, following the frequency stated on the product packaging.

Avoid applying to large areas of broken or severely damaged skin without first checking with a pharmacist, and discontinue use if irritation develops.

Use Franch Traditional Medicine Oil before the expiry date printed on the bottle. Do not use the product past this date.

Store the bottle tightly capped at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Common: Mild skin irritation or a warming/tingling sensation at the site of application.
• Common: Temporary redness of the skin where the oil is applied.
• Serious: Signs of an allergic skin reaction such as a spreading rash, blistering, or significant swelling — stop use and seek medical attention if these occur.

• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to castor oil, holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), or any other ingredient in the formulation.
• Not for use on open, deep wounds, severe burns, or broken skin without first checking with a pharmacist.
• Not for internal use, in the eyes, or on mucous membranes.

• Not applicable — Franch Traditional Medicine Oil is applied topically to unbroken skin and is not intended to be absorbed systemically in a way that would meaningfully interact with oral medicines.
• If applying the oil to skin near an area where another topical medicine is used, apply the two products at separate times or on separate areas to avoid mixing formulations, unless a pharmacist advises otherwise.

• Shake the bottle well before every use.
• Apply a small test amount first if you have sensitive skin, to check for any reaction before wider use.
• Keep the cap tightly closed between uses to prevent spillage and to protect the oil from air exposure.
• Avoid applying the oil to broken or deeply wounded skin without pharmacist advice.
• Wash your hands after application, unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Check the expiry date on the bottle before use.

Precautions: Perform a small patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone with a chronic skin condition, should check with a pharmacist before regular use. Keep away from the eyes and other mucous membranes, and keep out of the reach of children.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Stop use and see a doctor or pharmacist if you develop a spreading rash, blistering, significant swelling, or signs of infection at the application site, or if skin irritation does not settle after stopping use.

Franch Traditional Medicine Oil is registered in Malaysia as a traditional medicine product and is sold as an OTC topical oil through pharmacies nationwide.