Menthol

Menthol iscompound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically. Menthol has local anestheticcounterirritant qualities. Itcontainednonprescription productsshort-term reliefminor sore throatminor mouth or throat irritation. Mentholalso containedcombination products usedreliefmuscle aches, sprains,similar conditions.

Therecurrently no reported nutrient or herb interactions involving menthol. People using combination products that include mentholadvisedreviewother ingredientspossible herb and/or nutrient interactions. Mentholconsidered an antidotemany homeopathic remediesshould be avoided by people taking them.