Menthol Crystals/Oil

Description

Menthol crystals are actually an all-natural extract of peppermint, cornmint, or other mint plant leaves. The oil of the plants crystalizes into tiny crystal shards. They are the most naturally potent smell of menthol that you can find. Menthol crystals are used in many ways. They melt in oil, giving it the intense scent of menthol, which may open the lungs quickly. It makes for a great muscle rub, to help relieve the pain, leaving a cool, tingly sensation.

In the mite community, they are a necessity. We make many of our mite products with them as a matter of fact. Crystals are far too potent to use in pure form, therefore they require dilution. You can only melt them into an oil. If you try adding them to hot water, the molecules will only recrystalize when it cools. Some put the pure crystals into a bowl and leave them in places, such as under the bed or in a closet. They are similar to moth balls and used in the same way.

The menthol oil is ready to use but it is very potent and only drops are needed. We use olive oil to dilute our menthol crystals in. The oil may be added to your D.I.Y. products, diffuser, and detox baths.