menthol

Cough drop additive

Menthol is a compound derived from peppermint oil that produces a cooling sensation on skin and mucous membranes.

It appears in cough drops, topical pain relievers, and cigarettes: menthol cigarettes, a menthol rub for chest congestion.

The cooling effect is a sensory illusion—menthol triggers cold receptors without actually lowering temperature.

cooling

wintergreen

Aromatic evergreen herb

icy · crisp · refreshing · brisk · soothing · frosty · invigorating · breath · coolant · shiver

flavor

wintergreen

Aromatic evergreen herb

cigarette · e-liquid · vape · flavoring · extract · lozenge · tea · patty · confection · freshener

medicinal

lozenge

Medicated tablet for sucking

expectorant · balm · ointment · salve · liniment · topical · remedy · therapeutic · analgesic · soothing

aromatic

eucalyptus

Aromatic Australian timber tree

scented · perfumery · herbal · pine · balm · incense · inhalant · diffuser · steam · vapor

chemistry

terpene

Isoprene-based plant compound

crystalline · derivative · isomer · synthesis · extraction

Categories
Opposites
sensory temperature sensation

mentholcapsaicin

Chili heat compound

chili · cayenne · hot pepper · jalapeño · habanero

flavor/scent character

mentholcapsaicin

Chili heat compound

cinnamon · clove · nutmeg · allspice · camphor

Phrases
Family

menthols, mentholated, menthol cigarettes

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G