Menthol

Generally, Mint oils provide us with menthol, which is an organic compound. It is naturally in minty plants like peppermint and spearmint. However, Its cooling sensation is due to the chemical, triggering cold receptors in human skin. With this purpose in mind, it can treat throat irritation and external pains.

What is menthol?

Menthol is now considering to be the most famous terpene. Also, It in cigarettes and tobacco because it has the ability to reduce coughing, generally associated with smoking. Basically, Scientists have a conflict about smoking menthol and developing lungs cancer at the same time. Few types of research have proved that smoking menthol cigarettes are more dangerous than smoking non-menthol ones.

However, Because synthetic menthol can be used in cigarettes, which is harmful, but in cannabis, this type of terpene occurs naturally, and it’s not harmful. That being said, there is no evidence to support the narrative that menthol is harmful in any form. Furthermore, Some people on prescription medication may opt to inhale their medicine through menthol-rich cannabis, as the terpene can serve as an anti-irritant.

Menthol in everyday life:

For the people who do not smoke, cough syrups and lozenges are the sources of this type of terpene.  It is also in some pain-relieving ointments and inhalers. Basically, Candies which has minty flavour have menthol in them. A Few drops of peppermint oil can relieve headaches.

Therapeutic properties of it:

Nevertheless, Researches have proved that this type of terpene has the properties of pain reliever, reduce inflammation and oxidation.

Analgesic:

Many studies had been to understand the mechanism of this type of terpene to serve as a pain reliever. A study wrote in the journal Rehabilitation Research and Practice back in 2014. Studies on topical menthol application significantly reduced pain intensity among people with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Anti-inflammatory:

Inflammation causes pain, especially when it comes to muscles. Science has proved that this type of terpene has anti-inflammatory properties. A study wrote in Frontiers in Pharmacology back in 2016. It found that herbal preparations with concentrations of menthol in the 30% to55% range were effective in decreasing inflammation in animals with a parasitic disease.

Antioxidant:

A study wrote in PLoS back in 2014, which proved that this type of terpene has properties of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation. Also, they were testing on animals suffering from gastric ulcers.

Role of menthol in cannabis:

this type of terpene is present in many cannabis varieties. Green Monster, Wonder Woman OG, Himalayan Gold, Cabbage Patch and Space Needle are a few of them.

Conclusion: This type of terpene is one of the most famous terpenes as far as cannabis is concerned. It has a minty flavour. The cooling effect of it acts as a pain reliever.

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