Menthol

A chemical agent, menthol is extracted from the leaves and stems of mint. It is a white crystal with a molecular formula of C10H20O. It is the main component of mint and peppermint essential oils.
Menthol and racemic menthol can be used as flavoring agents for toothpaste, perfume, beverages and candies.
It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes, with a cooling and antipruritic effect; it can be taken internally as a carminative for headaches and nasopharyngeal and laryngeal inflammations. Its esters are used in spices and medicines.