Remedy · chemical
Menthol (topical)
Also: peppermint topical
A cooling counter-irritant in many OTC muscle rubs.
Active compounds Menthol
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Menthol (topical) and that condition specifically.
- CMuscle soreness (DOMS)
A cooling counter-irritant that gives short-term relief of muscle and musculoskeletal pain; evidence is limited and effects are modest.
1 citation
- Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Chronic Pain in Slaughterhouse Workers with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Triple-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Randomized trial 2014 · Rehabilitation Research and Practice · DOI 10.1155/2014/310913
- Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Chronic Pain in Slaughterhouse Workers with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Triple-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
- CChronic musculoskeletal pain
Provides short-term symptomatic relief when applied to the painful area.
1 citation
- Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Chronic Pain in Slaughterhouse Workers with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Triple-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Randomized trial 2014 · Rehabilitation Research and Practice · DOI 10.1155/2014/310913
- Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Chronic Pain in Slaughterhouse Workers with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Triple-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial