p Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. Menthol is acknowledged for its chilling effects and strong, refreshing, and minty fragrance. Hence, for its healing qualities, it has been used as a natural solution in many products like lotions, balms, creams, fumigations, etc. Its cooling and refreshing sensation are harnessed for candies, pharmaceuticals, perfumery, personal care, and tobacco .It burns at a temperature a little bit above the room temperature. Menthol crystals are soluble in propylene glycol & alcohol and miscible with oils. Uses 1. As local anaesthetic and analgesic. It is used in balms, creams and lotions to provide immediate relief for muscle and joint pains, minor aches and muscle sprain due to its strong stimulation on the cold sensation receptors of the skin that provides utmost cooling sensation. . It effectiveness is further enhanced by its antispasmodic property. 2. For Refreshing, Calming Effects The cooling sensation of Menthol also produces a refreshing and calming effect. Many products are incorporated with Menthol to achieve these effects to serve their respective purposes. 2.1 Oral hygiene products: mouth wash, toothpaste, breath freshening spray. 2.2 Candies, chewing gum. 2.3 Inhaler, cooling patches, rubbing/massage oil for motion sickness, fatigue, mild fever and headache. 2.4 Hair shampoos, deodorants, hair conditioners and perfumes in personal care uses. /p