Description
Menthol can be used as food flavoring, flavor enhancer, and can be used in candy (mint, gum), beverage, ice cream, etc. Both menthol and racemic menthol can be used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste; perfume; beverage and candy. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes, and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching; orally, it can be used as a carminative for headache and inflammation of the nose, pharynx, and throat. Its esters are used in fragrances and medicines.
