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"Good results sylvestrias) antiseptics. toothaches, and tenone. Corn- tively as fra- with menthol anesthetics, as cramps. The mint yields 1 to grance have been ob- well as cooling Japanese menthol 2% volatile oil materials. tained for colds, and soothing. plant and Chinese with a high sore throats, and Men's shaving peppermint oil concentration coughs. Menthol and skin care have high quanti- of menthol (70 is strong and products can ties of menthol. to 95%), men- should be used make good use The Japanese have thone, menthyl in small amounts of the mints." - Aubrey Hampton, What's in Your Cosmetics? A Complete Consumer's Guide to Natural and Synthetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

"RESPIRATORY RELIEF: Researchers discovered a nerve ending that responded to cold and to menthol. This may explain the cooling sensation from menthol, as well as its common use as an inhalant to reduce congestion in the nose. Tips on Using Mint SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Leaves should be tender and not wilted. Older leaves tend to be bitter and "woody" tasting. • Keep fresh mint leaves refrigerated in a plastic bag for no more than two to three days. PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Use young leaves pinched from stem tips for the best flavor." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Leaves contain about 60% menthol, which is obtained in crystallised form by cooling the essential oil to near freezing point. menthol gives the typical peppermint taste ("cooling" sensation) to numerous food products. Nutritional value Only small amounts are added to dishes. Mentha piperita peppermint Peppermint leaves Eau de cologne mint Description An aromatic perennial herb with Cultivation & harvesting Plants are easily grown reddish purple, hairless stems and dark green, from cuttings or pieces of rhizome and are often pointed leaves." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"These crystals are pure menthol. menthol is one of the active principles of peppermint oil. You have peppermint leaves, which have a lot of active principles, then you have peppermint oil, which is a more concentrated form, and then you have menthol crystals, which is even more concentrated. Make sure the menthol crystals are made from peppermint or thyme. Chemists always know that. I get it from a chemical supply house in Los Angeles. But a lot of times, people can contact their university or school, and just ask them where they can purchase some chemicals." - Sam Biser, Sam Biser's save your life collection: A Layman's course in curing last-stage diseases (Get the book.)

"Tastes very menthol, numbing—lots of saliva, feels so soft and sticky. There's a sensation in my head, behind my eyes. My third eye opens, stepping out of amnesia; I begin to remember with a fresh perspective. A bird swoops down making a loud call—a validating sign. The wind comes down the hill, lots of swirling air, oh so Vata. Sounds of a clanging metal wind chime—lots of air, heady, metallic, metal element maybe. A lofty presence like an angelic being with gossamer wings floats by. There's that dog again, barking loudly. Do I need protection from that dog?" - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.) "Here in this moment of now, I see the tall pines towering overhead like giant sentinels, their menthol freshness sending life-giving oxygen to each of my cells. I stop and breathe, and breathe again, here in the quiet where, in a long-ago forgotten time, these needles were gathered to make into tea to chase away the winter woes, here where I stand, perhaps, breathing, letting the green breath of this elder pine fill me with oxygen. Then slowly I exhale, watching my steaming carbon dioxide-laden breath float to the outstretched arms of my sky-touching friend, and I breathe." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"She attributes its antifungal properties to the essential oils of eucalyptus, thyme, and boric acid powder. The menthol crystals in the oils provide quick relief from itching and burning even before the infec- • Insert a more potent suppository containing a combination of thuja oil, tea tree oil, bitter orange oil, and vitamin A (as palmi-tate) 2 days per week for the same 2 weeks as the herbal suppositories. • Follow with vaginal lactobacillus suppository: insert daily for 6 days. • Oral lactobacillus: take 1 daily for 2 to 6 months to restore normal vaginal ecology." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"To clear the nose and lungs so you can breathe better, add a half-teaspoon of Vicks or other menthol rub, one to two drops of eucalyptus oil, or a few slices of fresh ginger to the boiling water or sprinkle in the shower to enhance the decongestant effect. Mentholated inhalers help open clogged sinuses. Try Vicks, White Flower Oil, Tiger Balm, or Olbas. Another way to clear the nasal passages is with a saltwater rinse. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt in 8 ounces of warm water. If saltwater alone is too irritating to sensitive nasal membranes, add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Sterile water is best." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.)

"Tom's of Maine Mouthwash Oral Moistening Peppermint Ingredients: water (from branch brook), glycerin (from kosher vegetable oil), witch hazel (non-alcoholic, from hamelis virginiana plant), aloe vera juice, sodium bicarbonate (from purified sodium bicarbonate from the earth), poloxamer 335 (processed from natural gas and oil), xylitol (from birch trees), peppermint oil, menthol from Brazilian cornmint oil www.tomsofmaine.com Eco-dent Ultimate Essential Daily Rinse Mouthzvash Active ingredients: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) (2.5 percent)." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.) "Inactive ingredients: water, castor bean oil (sulfated), menthol, peppermint oil, anethole, echinacea extract, goldenseal extract, stevia, tea tree oil, CoQ-10, essential oils of orange, lemon, sweet fennel, anise, geranium, bergamot, fougere, lavender, rosemary, basil, and rose www.eco-dent.com SOAP/CLEANSER Aubrey Organics Meal & Herbs Exfoliation Skin Care Bar Ingredients: palm oil, coconut fatty acids, peanut oil, shea butter, almond meal, oatmeal, walnut meal, coconut oil, water, almond essential oil www.aubrey-organics." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"By virtue of its active ingredient, menthol, which relaxes the smooth muscle of the intestines by blocking calcium influx, it has antispasmodic properties. At least three randomized placebo-controlled trials have shown that peppermint oil improves symptoms of IBS (while two did not show an effect).7'8 There was heterogeneity among the trials, meaning that the results were not consistent and therefore inconclusive. One study did show that peppermint oil helped symptoms of dyspepsia. Heartburn is a common side effect of peppermint oil treatment." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"The spasmolytic activity is related to menthol content, and it has been demonstrated that this activity is due to the calcium antagonist effect of menthol.' TDXICOLCXJY: Peppermint is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a seasoning or flavoring, as are other mints from which menthol is derived as a plant extract. Menthol, the major component of peppermint oil, may cause allergic reactions (characterized by contact dermatitis, flushing, and headache)." - Ara Dermarderosian, Guide to Popular Natural Products (Get the book.)

"The constant faint aroma of eucalyptus in particular, or essential oils such as wintergreen, menthol, lavender or camphor, wafting throughout your home has valuable preventive properties. However, you should ensure the amount of essential oil used is not excessive. AIR PURIFIERS AND ASTHMA Air purifiers significantly reduce pollutants in the atmosphere. Anything that will rid the environment of dust, pollens, fumes, tobacco smoke, cooking smells, mildew, airborne particles and the like will reduce potential asthma triggers and thus help people with asthma." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"This may explain the cooling sensation from menthol, as well as its common use as an inhalant to reduce congestion in the nose. Tips on Using Mint SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Leaves should be tender and not wilted. Older leaves tend to be bitter and "woody" tasting. • Keep fresh mint leaves refrigerated in a plastic bag for no more than two to three days. PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Use young leaves pinched from stem tips for the best flavor. • In fruit salads, mint is a great addition to apples, pears, or strawberries and in salad dressings. • Add to flavor tea and marinades." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Constituents Beta-carotene, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, flavonoids (luteolin, rutin), essential oils (menthol, menthene, methyl acetate, limonene, cine-ol, pulegone, carvone), ketone (menthone), tannins, resin; menthol is more predominant in peppermint, and carvone is more predominant in spearmint Energetic Correspondences • Flavor: pungent, sweet • Temperature: cool (at first), warm (subsequently) • Moisture: dry • Polarity: varies by species; M. x piperita—yang; M. spicata—yin • Planet: varies by species; M. x piperita— Mercury; M." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Go Ahead, Inhale I t's the minty-fresh allergy remedy: The menthol in peppermint or spearmint helps to relax and open air passages. To maximize the healing power of mint: 1 Put a few drops of essential oil in a pot of hot, steaming water. 2 Place your head covered with a towel about Ma Huang's Woes: When Bad Things Happen to Good Herbs 10 inches above the bowl, and deeply inhale the scented steam. A few minutes of this mint-based kitchen inhaler should provide marked relief." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Menthol and skin care have high quanti- of menthol (70 is strong and products can ties of menthol. to 95%), men- should be used make good use The Japanese have thone, menthyl in small amounts of the mints. used menthol for acetate, (5.967 ppm or My most over 200 years and isomethone. less). Pliny the successful skin even carried it with thujone, and Elder has written cleansers and them in a tiny sil- piperitone. about the power astringents uti- ver box. Rats dis- Pennyroyal of pennyroyal to lize the mints." - Aubrey Hampton, What's in Your Cosmetics? A Complete Consumer's Guide to Natural and Synthetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

"The spasmolytic activity is related to menthol content, and it has been demonstrated that this activity is due to the calcium antagonist effect of menthol.' TDXICOLCXJY: Peppermint is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a seasoning or flavoring, as are other mints from which menthol is derived as a plant extract. Menthol, the major component of peppermint oil, may cause allergic reactions (characterized by contact dermatitis, flushing, and headache)." - Ara Dermarderosian, Guide to Popular Natural Products (Get the book.)

"Effect of Camphor, Eucalyptol and menthol on the vascular state of the mucos membrane. Arch Otolaryngol; 6:112-122. 1977 Gardulf A, Wohlfart I, Gustafson R. A prospective crosss-over field trial shows protection of lemon eucalyptus against tick bites. J Med Entomol; 41 (6): 1064-1067. 2004. Gobel H, Schmidt G. Effekt von Pfefferminz- und Eukalyptusolpraparationen in experimentellen Kopfschmerzmodellen. Z Phytother; 16:23-33. 1995a Gobel H, Schmidt G, Dworschak M, Stolze H, Heuss D. Essential plant oils and headache mechanisms. Phytomedicine; 2: 93-102." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE • The ester (see) of menthol (see). MENTHYL LACTATE • See menthol and Lactic Acid. MENTHYL SALICYLATE • The ester of menthol and salicylic acid used in medicines and sunscreen preparations. See Salicylic Acid. MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA • See Buckbean Extract. MERCAPTANS • Quicksilver. Used in depilatories. A class of compounds that contain sulfur and have a disagreeable odor. Depilatories containing mercaptans can cause irritation and allergic reactions, as well as infections of hair follicles. MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID • See Mercaptans. MERCURIALIS EXTRACT • Dog Mercury." - Ruth Winter, M.S., A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

"Avoid lozenges that contain substances that may interfere with homeopathic remedies, such as eucalyptus, menthol, or peppermint. HERBALISM Queen's root: This remedy is effective for laryngeal inflammation and irritation, combined with swollen lymph nodes in the neck and throat. As a potent lymphagogue and alterative, it promotes mucus secretion and the removal of infectious and metabolic waste. Boil 1 tsp of root per cup of water for 15 minutes, or take 30 drops of tincture, and drink three times per day. The fresh plant can be toxic. Do not use during pregnancy." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Animal studies using peppermint oil demonstrated a significant spasmolytic effect, most likely as a result of the menthol content (Taddei et al. 1988). menthol is an ingredient in several pharmaceutical preparations and inhalants for congestion of the respiratory tract. Other terpene alcohols include geraniol, citronellol from rose oil, Rosa gallica (Rosaceae), and scented geraniums Pelargonium spp. (Geraniaceae). Nerol is a stereoisomer of geraniol. Borneol is found in rosemary oil—Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiaceae). Santalol from heartwood of sandalwood—Santalum album, S." - Andrew Pengelly, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine (Get the book.) "The taste and odour of peppermint oil are also influenced by some of its minor components, notably the menthol esters jasmone and menthofuran. The latter compound has a disagreeable odour and is mainly concentrated in young peppermint plants (Samuelsson 1992). Peppermint is one of the best carminatives and the oil is sometimes administered in capsules for irritable bowel syndrome. Animal studies using peppermint oil demonstrated a significant spasmolytic effect, most likely as a result of the menthol content (Taddei et al. 1988)." - Andrew Pengelly, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"Peppermint, particularly as an essential oil, which is primarily composed of menthol, has an anti-spasmodic effect on intestinal muscles. To ease upper intestinal tract gas and spasms, make a tea from peppermint leaf, making sure to cover it as the leaf is steeping to capture as much of the essential oil as possible. Sometimes peppermint tea can worsen heartburn; in these cases, peppermint oil can be taken as an enteric-coated capsule that delivers the oil to the intestines, helping to relieve flatulence without causing heartburn." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Early uses included antihelminthic activity of American wormseed oil, antibacterial activity of wintergreen, antitussive and analgesic activity for eucalyptus oil and menthol, and the many uses of camphor. Numerous over-the-counter (OTC) remedies for colds, sores, halitosis, coughs, and sore throats still use plant-derived essential oils as active ingredients. For example, Listerine contains eucalyptol 0.091% w/v, thymol 0.063% w/v, and menthol 0.042% w/v. The coumarins are a type of essential oil and their use as thrombolytic agents dates from the early 20th century." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"Peppermint tea should be used with caution in infants and young children, as they may choke in reaction to the strong menthol. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions. Holistic approaches that may be helpful The symptoms of colic may be linked to mild biome-chanical disturbances of the spinal joints and may respond to manipulation. A large, preliminary study of infants treated by chiropractic manipulation for colic reported marked improvement, often after one treatment." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"In addition, mint oil (menthol) is an ingredient in several over-the-counter indigestion remedies, including milk of magnesia. menthol is also an FDA-approved decongestant used in such cold formulas as Vicks Vaporub. Finally, menthol has anesthetic properties. It's an ingredient in several pain-relieving skin creams, including Solarcaine. How-to: For an infusion, use one teaspoon of fresh herb or two teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep ten minutes. Reheat if desired. Drink up to three cups a day." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures (Get the book.)

"Menthol is generally extracted from the Japanese mint (At. arvensis var. piperascens), whose oil contains over 90% menthol. Most mints do not contain menthol. It is used medicinally as an analgesic and antiseptic, but if taken orally it tends to irritate the stomach. Peppermint is an excellent condiment, especially in fruit salads, desserts and drinks. The plant has the medicinal virtues mentioned above, and is also antispasmodic, but in high doses it acts as an excitant and supposedly as an aphrodisiac." - Francois Couplan, Ph.D., The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America (Get the book.)

"The pods contain highly aromatic citruslike, floral-flavored seeds with menthol undertones. Most Indian restaurants have a little dish of these seeds at the entranceway, or at the cash register, much like we have after-dinner mints. That's because when the seeds are chewed, they're a terrific breath freshener. As a spice or seasoning, cardamom seeds can be used whole or ground. Cardamom is actually one of the world's most ancient spices. It's mentioned all over the place in The Arabian Nights." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

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