1. Menthol – C 10 H 20 O By Rebecca Clahane

2. Background information Menthol was first found in peppermint and was used by Egyptians, Greeks, and ancient Asian cultures for cooking. Menthol was first found in peppermint and was used by Egyptians, Greeks, and ancient Asian cultures for cooking. Later the Americans found it in the first part of the 19 th century. They used it for nausea, tooth aches and other pains. Later the Americans found it in the first part of the 19 th century. They used it for 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 peppermint plants or peppermint oil. Menthol can be synthesized from peppermint plants or peppermint oil.

3. Uses Flavouring candy, chewing gum, medical products in cigarettes, tooth paste, cough drops, lip balm, mouth wash. Flavouring candy, chewing gum, medical products in cigarettes, tooth paste, cough drops, lip balm, mouth wash. Reliving skin irritation, sore throats, nasal congestion, nausea, indigestion, headaches, and colds. Reliving skin irritation, sore throats, nasal congestion, nausea, indigestion, headaches, and colds. Menthol is a natural pesticide. Menthol is a natural pesticide.

4. Benefits Teats muscle and joint pain or aches due to conditions like arthritis, rheumatism, sprains. Teats muscle and joint pain or aches due to conditions like arthritis, rheumatism, sprains. Is a counter-irritant that produces a superficial inflammation. Is a counter-irritant that produces a superficial inflammation. Also used to relive sore throat and cough due to common cold, flu, and allergies. Also used to relive sore throat and cough due to common cold, flu, and allergies.

5. Risks The risks of menthol are: The risks of menthol are: Allergic reactionsAllergic reactions Skin rashSkin rash ItchinessItchiness Chest tightnessChest tightness Difficulty breathingDifficulty 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 improper use of method of application. All these side effects mainly occur due to improper use of method of application.