Active compound
Menthol
monoterpene alcohol
The cooling compound of mint, used in topical analgesics.
Mechanism
A TRPM8 (cold-receptor) agonist producing cooling, counter-irritant analgesia.
TRPM8
Found in
Remedies that contain Menthol.
- Menthol (topical) chemical C Limited
- Peppermint oil (enteric-coated) herb B Moderate
- Peppermint oil (topical) herb B Moderate