Description
Menthol originates naturally from mint plants, and synthetically manufactured. Peppermint oil and other mint essential oils contain menthol, and it can be taken directly from the essential oil. It is traced back to the 1700’s, but the Japanese have claimed to use the product since before that time.
Most Common Uses of Menthol:
Menthol is most commonly used for inflammation and irritation. It can be used on the outside of skin to help heal redness and scaring, and also it is ingested for throat and mouth irritation. Furthermore, it is used as an ingredient in perfume, as a pesticide, mouthwash, and within many other bath and beauty products. Lastly it is used as an active ingredient in many topical analgesics to relieve muscle pain.
