These tiny menthol inhalers are as ubiquitous as smartphones—carried by students, monks, taxi drivers, and office workers alike.
What is Yadom?
Yadom literally means "medicinal inhaler" in Thai. It's a tiny dispenser of mentholated herbal balm or oils used as a nasal decongestant and refreshener.
Common Forms
Stick Inhalers – Small plastic tubes with a cotton wick. Oil Bottles/Rollers – 2-way vials with one end to sniff and one end to rub on temples. Balms/Poultices – Tins or jars with solid balm.
