In a 2009 report to the FDA, Gardiner and a co-author indicated that this could be
because menthol may increase nicotine absorption and has stimulating effects on the central nervous system.
Not exact matches
CITY Lips is different than your ol' run of the mill lip plumper
because it does not use irritants like
menthol, cayenne or peppermint to create temporary swelling which causes your lips to burn and sting when applied.
In July the FDA said it was «likely» that
menthol cigarettes posed a greater health risk than normal cigarettes,
because they encourage young people to take up smoking, make it more difficult to quit and increase addiction.
Rinsing with
menthol - flavored mouthwash causes a tingly, cooling sensation
because the compound triggers a cold - sensitive ion channel in sensory neurons.
This article from the University of Minnesota cautions about the use of peppermint and similar oils in children under six,
because: «
Menthol - one of the major chemicals in peppermint oil - has caused breathing to stop in young children, and has caused severe jaundice in babies with G6PD deficiency (a common genetic enzyme deficiency)(Price & Price, 1999).»
I ordered the peppermint lozenges recommended (Zand,
Menthol, Herbalozenge, Soothing
Menthol)-- I got them from iHerb.com
because it was cheaper than amazon — and I am SO happy I read this article and ordered them!
Inhaling peppermint oil can help relieve sinus pressure
because of its high concentrations of
menthol, which helps open up congested nasal passages.
Because of its higher
menthol content, Peppermint has a cooling effect which can help when you are feeling under the weather and is also great for discomfort.
For the skin, this oil has a cooling effect
because it contains
menthol.
But that's
because it lives up to its promise of super
menthol flavor and then some — it was like French kissing an Arctic glacier.
Unfortunately I had to drop her to school again at 6.30 am this morning with some Nurofen and a few packets of Butter
Menthols because she's off on a school ski trip.