/.​ — 2 years ago(July 17, 2023 06:09 AM)

Menthol and mint are closely related, but they are not exactly the same thing. Menthol is a compound that is found naturally in various mint plants, especially peppermint and corn mint. It is often extracted for use in a variety of products, such as lozenges, cough drops, and topical creams for pain relief, due to its cooling, soothing properties.
Mint, on the other hand, refers to a family of plants (mentha), which includes species like peppermint, spearmint, and others. Mint leaves and their extracts are used for culinary purposes, as well as in a range of products for their aromatic and flavor qualities, which are largely due to the presence of menthol.
So, while menthol is a component of mint, they are not the same thing.
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