Menthol Crystals
Product Analysis
Menthol crystals is a waxy substance that has a white crystalline and crystalline structure that some cases of them are transparent. In fact, menthol crystals is the same as dried mint essence.
It is usually made from the plants mint and eucalyptus (in many cases menthol). Crystals are also known as eucalyptus essential oil.
Menthol crystals commonly found in the room temperature is solid and melts like ice with increasing temperature and heating. Perfume and fragrance of this product is very garish.
Menthol crystals was discovered in China about 2000 years ago and has many healing properties that was considered, but it is necessary to know that until about 1771, this substance was still unknown.
If we want to explain the method of preparing menthol crystals as usual, we must say at first, we distill and steam the mint or eucalyptus leaves until the water and oil of the plant should be separated. The resulting oil is then filtered and refined under vacuum .
At this stage, the temperature of the material decreases by about 5 to 10 degrees, then as a result of these interactions menthol crystals is produced. We need to know the final stage of these activities. Centrifugation is the final step that leads to the production of high purity menthol crystals
The artificial method of preparing the product is also the method of complete hydrogenation, during which the product is also obtained with high purity. There is no difference in the production of artificial and natural products , and the properties of the product remain strong in both cases.
The information obtained from the menthol crystals indicates that a feeling of coolness is created.
Menthol stimulates the sensory nerve endings, causing a cold sensation and dilation of the arteries .This sensation is caused by the interaction of menthol crystalline molecules with the body’s calcium molecules of human, because these molecules (calcium molecules) are responsible for receiving the feeling of cold and with the collision of menthol molecules with these molecules, a sense of coolness is created in humans.
Uses of Menthol Crystals
There are so many uses for menthol, so it can be said that the scope of use of this product includes all factories of production, food, perfume, medical products, Cosmetics and factories producing oral products.
Pharmacological effects of menthol
– Analgesic (for headache, stomach and intestinal pain, etc.)
– Nasal congestion (stimulates mucosal nerves)
– Anti-itching (in some cases anti-allergy such as itching caused by cold)
– Relieves respiratory problems such as flu, colds and bronchitis
Medical properties of menthol
Menthol reduces and treats stomach and intestinal pain by preventing intestinal gas.
Menthol-containing capsules and menthol tablets work miraculously to relieve pain caused by intestinal spasms.
In cases where respiratory problems have been reported, menthol is used as a sedative and treatment source of respiratory problems. This product treats by dilating the bronchioles is very effective for colds, flu and bronchitis.
Other medical uses of menthol include effects on headaches. using oil and rubbing it on the forehead can significantly reduce migraine pain.
To improve the conditions of oxygen absorption in sports courses, menthol is used to increase the level of oxygen intake and decrease lactic acid during exercise and helps to increase strength.
In sessions where there is a lot of muscle pain for athletes the use of menthol creams and gels can help improve and reduce pain.
It can be said that menthol is found in almost all food products that have the taste and aroma of mint. also It has been used in the preparation of mint and eucalyptus gums, in the preparation of candies Chewing and sucking Menthol is widely used.
Menthol in the perfume industry
Menthol is used in the preparation and production of many perfumes that have a cool fragrance base. Cosmetic products containing menthol.
Menthol crystals is widely used in the production of tufts and hair gels. In addition to products , menthol also used in cosmetics that contain essential oils and the scent of mint or eucalyptus (such as lip gloss and vitamin creams for skin and hair)
The presence of menthol in oral products
We are used menthol to prepare and make toothpaste, mouth fresheners, whiteners and mouthwash Dental detergents.
Use of menthol in swimming pools
Use of menthol, especially menthol crystals in swimming pools, saunas and, principal salons, is very common. This material helps to create a pleasant smell in the air with the help of air conditioning
Other Uses
Menthol also helps maintain and strengthen the skin. It is necessary to know that in cigarettes that have the scent of mint or eucalyptus, menthol is used. Menthol is also used in organic cigarettes to reduce sinusitis and pneumonia.
Permissible limits for the use of menthol
First of all, we need to know that using oral menthol drops can be very dangerous. Poisoning and consumption of more than ten grams of menthol can cause overdose.
In medical centers, itching and burns caused by topical use of menthol are also abundant. It has been reported because this product can cause many allergic reactions.
Concomitant use of menthol with many drugs such as liver, diabetes, hypertension and Stomach medications can be very dangerous. In general, using menthol without a prescription can be very dangerous and productive Problems are very irreparable. However, the use of menthol drops in home incense burners is not prohibited.
