Menthol Crystal Bo He Nao 500g Dried Herbal Ingredient for External Cooling Applications

Menthol Crystal, known in TCM as Bo He Nao (薄荷脑), is a crystalline substance obtained from mint, associated with Mentha species. In TCM theory it is considered pungent and cool, traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and promoting a cooling sensation. This 500g pack is supplied as clean, uniform crystals for external herbal applications and traditional preparations. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM cooling substance known as Bo He Nao (薄荷脑)
• Clean uniform crystals with a characteristic minty aroma
• 500g retail pack suitable for herbal workshops and personal use
• Traditionally associated with cooling and refreshing properties in TCM
• Produced with nitrogen-flush processing and a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically appears as colorless to white needle-like or blocky crystals with a strong, characteristic minty aroma and a cooling sensation on contact. The crystals are dry and free-flowing when kept in a cool, dry environment.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External herbal preparations and traditional cooling applications
• Ingredient for foot soak blends and topical compresses
• Addition to herbal sachets and aromatic storage mixes
• Traditional external-use formulations prepared by experienced practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, menthol crystal has traditionally been used in external applications for its cooling and refreshing character, often incorporated into herbal oils, liniments, and aromatic blends. It is traditionally associated with mint and commonly paired in folk preparations intended for topical comfort. It is sold here as a raw herbal ingredient for external and traditional craft use.

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