Menthol – CMenthol – C1010HH2020OO

By Rebecca ClahaneBy Rebecca Clahane

Background information Background information

Menthol was first found in peppermint and Menthol was first found in peppermint and was used by Egyptians, Greeks, and was used by Egyptians, Greeks, and ancient Asian cultures for cooking.ancient Asian cultures for cooking.

Later the Americans found it in the first Later the Americans found it in the first part of the 19part of the 19thth century. They used it for century. They used it for nausea, tooth aches and other pains.nausea, tooth aches and other pains.

Menthol can natural found in mint plants.Menthol can natural found in mint plants. Menthol can be synthesized from Menthol can be synthesized from

peppermint plants or peppermint oil. peppermint plants or peppermint oil.

Uses Uses

Flavouring candy, chewing gum, Flavouring candy, chewing gum, medical products in cigarettes, tooth medical products in cigarettes, tooth paste, cough drops, lip balm, mouth paste, cough drops, lip balm, mouth wash.wash.

Reliving skin irritation, sore throats, Reliving skin irritation, sore throats, nasal congestion, nausea, nasal congestion, nausea, indigestion, headaches, and colds.indigestion, headaches, and colds.

Menthol is a natural pesticide.Menthol is a natural pesticide.

BenefitsBenefits

Teats muscle and joint pain or aches Teats muscle and joint pain or aches due to conditions like arthritis, due to conditions like arthritis, rheumatism, sprains.rheumatism, sprains.

Is a counter-irritant that produces a Is a counter-irritant that produces a superficial inflammation.superficial inflammation.

Also used to relive sore throat and Also used to relive sore throat and cough due to common cold, flu, and cough due to common cold, flu, and allergies. allergies.

RisksRisks

The risks of menthol are:The risks of menthol are:• Allergic reactionsAllergic reactions• Skin rashSkin rash• ItchinessItchiness• Chest tightnessChest tightness• Difficulty breathing Difficulty breathing • Swelling of the mouth, lips, face, ect.Swelling of the mouth, lips, face, ect.• Difficulty swallowingDifficulty swallowing

All these side effects mainly occur due to All these side effects mainly occur due to improper use of method of application.improper use of method of application.