Menthol crystals - 15 g

Scientific Name: Menthol

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Japan - Asia

Color: Transparent white

Aroma: aromatic, fresh

Properties: Rebalancing, balsamic, expectorant, disinfectant, refreshing and toning

Quantity: 15 grams

Crystals are the natural, unprocessed form of menthol and retain all their beneficial properties.

Incredibly aromatic, menthol is known for its antiseptic, antispasmodic and local anesthetic properties.

Fun Facts:

Menthol was discovered more than two thousand years ago in Japan, even though peppermint, from which it is obtained, was already used in ancient times as a medicinal herb by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Menthol's ability to chemically trigger cold sensitivity in the skin receptors responsible for the sensation of cold is well known, but menthol does not cause a real drop in temperature; in this sense, it is similar to capsaicin, the substance found in hot peppers (which stimulates heat sensors, even without causing a real increase in temperature). -In first aid products such as "dry ice" to produce an immediate cooling effect as a substitute for real ice in the absence of water or electricity. -In some beauty products such as hair conditioners, based on natural ingredients. At low concentrations, it is part of the composition of various ointments, lotions and perfumes, thanks to its characteristic aroma and the pleasant sensation of freshness it leaves on the skin. Inhaling the vapors produced by placing a few menthol crystals in boiling water is famous for its ability to relieve bronchial disorders and nasal congestion, as menthol has expectorant and disinfectant properties. For topical use, thanks to its well known refreshing and slightly analgesic properties (when applied to the skin, it numbs sensitivity by simulating cooling), menthol is indicated for relieving itching and toothaches.

Rebalancing and balsamic properties: balsamic menthol crystals are both highly fragrant and extremely therapeutic, and therefore indicated for saunas, Turkish baths and radiator steam vents (it is recommended to use very few crystals); menthol has the ability to release beneficial rebalancing and balsamic effects and restore freshness and healthiness to the air we breathe, especially in winter.

Expectorant and disinfectant properties: they can also be dissolved on charcoal (incense charcoal), or in boiling water. Inhaling the vapors produced is famous for its ability to relieve bronchial disorders and nasal congestion, as menthol has expectorant and disinfectant properties.

Refreshing and analgesic properties: for topical use, thanks to its well known refreshing and slightly analgesic properties (when applied to the skin, it numbs sensitivity by simulating cooling), menthol is indicated for relieving itching.

Toning properties: menthol and water are also toning for the chest, because intense cold is a prime vasoconstrictor, strengthening the walls of the blood vessels that nourish the epidermis and stimulating involuntary contractions of the pectoral muscles, similar to passive gymnastics.

Purest crystallized peppermint essential oil with a thermal excursion (returns to oily form at 42 degrees)

Use of the resin: to burn it, charcoal briquettes must be used. They should be lit with a flame from a lighter or stove, so it is recommended to use tongs or similar to avoid unpleasant burns. When the charcoal begins to ignite over the entire surface, it is time to place it in the burner bowl to burn the resin and add the resin itself.

Experts recommend putting a little sand around the essence burner bowl to help it dissipate heat better.