Thread: Menthol as a Dream Enhancer

How do you check how much menthol is in the sweet? And my fridge is quite empty of sore throat sweets. My guess is grandma was eating them because she's having a terrible cough.

Originally Posted by Carrot

How do you check how much menthol is in the sweet? And my fridge is quite empty of sore throat sweets. My guess is grandma was eating them because she's having a terrible cough.

If not on the back of the packet, then do a wiki or google check from the brand name.

Originally Posted by Wolfwood

If not on the back of the packet, then do a wiki or google check from the brand name.

Done all that. Still doesn't tell me how much menthol it contains. Unless I can attempt it without knowing the dosage.

I was thinking of trying this because I like it.


Nin Jiom Herbal Candy

Originally Posted by Carrot

Done all that. Still doesn't tell me how much menthol it contains. Unless I can attempt it without knowing the dosage.

I was thinking of trying this because I like it.


Nin Jiom Herbal Candy

Hmm, well all I can say is that ingredients are listed with the largest amount coming first. I know that's not much use, but at least you know relatively. I'll look online.

That candy:

-Sugar, glucose syrup, water, natural herb extract, flavour & flavouring, color (caramel E150d) and menthol.

And strangely, that being the case, your tin recommends consuming 1-4 a day. O_O Makes it seem like there's a ton in there (given the rest of the ingredients look relatively mundane).

Originally Posted by Wolfwood

Hmm, well all I can say is that ingredients are listed with the largest amount coming first. I know that's not much use, but at least you know relatively. I'll look online.

That candy:

-Sugar, glucose syrup, water, natural herb extract, flavour & flavouring, color (caramel E150d) and menthol.

And strangely, that being the case, your tin recommends consuming 1-4 a day. O_O Makes it seem like there's a ton in there (given the rest of the ingredients look relatively mundane).

How do you find information so fast? So how many should I eat? I think I've taken a whole lot of them and falling sleep on a day when I was having sore throat and rushing my final assignment at the same time.

Edit: I just realised Vicks Inhaler contains menthol too. But they mentioned its inactive ingredient (no idea what that means). Inhaling menthol works?

http://www.vicks.com/products/vapo-f...estion-relief/

Originally Posted by Carrot

How do you find information so fast? So how many should I eat? I think I've taken a whole lot of them and falling sleep on a day when I was having sore throat and rushing my final assignment at the same time.

Edit: I just realised Vicks Inhaler contains menthol too. But they mentioned its inactive ingredient (no idea what that means). Inhaling menthol works?

Vicks VapoInhaler for Nasal Congestion Relief

How many do you get in a tin of 60g?

If 20, I'd try 2 based on the weight. Halls were around 30g for 10, and two contained around 25-30mg... if no success, then try a few more. Though, this ingredient listed as 'Natural herb extract' (whatever that is), may be the reason it's suggested you have 1-4 a day.

I think inactive means it's not the main means of effect/action. An inactive ingredient usually just means it's there as a flavouring or to bulk. So, menthol being listed as inactive would imply its mg is below the threshold of effective action... or that the menthol acts as a secondary means to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Don't quote me on that though. ^_^

Originally Posted by Wolfwood

How many do you get in a tin of 60g?

If 20, I'd try 2 based on the weight. Halls were around 30g for 10, and two contained around 25-30mg... if no success, then try a few more. Though, this ingredient listed as 'Natural herb extract' (whatever that is), may be the reason it's suggested you have 1-4 a day.

I think inactive means it's not the main means of effect/action. An inactive ingredient usually just means it's there as a flavouring or to bulk. So, menthol being listed as inactive would imply its mg is below the threshold of effective action... or that the menthol acts as a secondary means to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Don't quote me on that though. ^_^

What's the recommended number to take for halls?