Menthol Crystals (Mentha arvensis) — Natural Bo He Nao Cooling Agent, Food-Grade Herbal Material

Menthol Crystals (Mentha arvensis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bò Hé Nǎo (薄荷脑) or Bò Hé Bīng (薄荷冰), are the crystallized natural menthol obtained from the mint plant, a highly revered cooling herb of the Chinese materia medica. For centuries, mint has been prized as a dispersing, heat-clearing, and spirit-refreshing herb, used to relieve wind-heat headaches, soothe the throat, clear the senses, and disperse stagnant qi. Its nature is pungent, cool, and aromatic, making it a light yet penetrating herb for clearing heat, opening the orifices, and refreshing the mind.

Key Selling Points

• Natural menthol crystals from Mentha arvensis
• Traditional TCM cooling and heat-clearing herb
• Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade raw material
• Solid transparent crystalline form
• Bulk wholesale supply for formulators

Quality & Sensory

Each batch presents as solid, transparent crystals with a clean, glass-like appearance and a sharp, piercing mint aroma that opens the senses immediately. On contact, the crystals deliver an intense, cooling sensation followed by a lingering fresh, camphor-like mintiness. When dissolved in water, alcohol, or oil, they yield a clear, colorless solution with a bright, bracing mint flavor and a clean, cooling finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cooling agent in food and confectionery
• Pharmaceutical and topical formulations
• Herbal balms, salves, and liniments
• Aromatic tea and beverage blends
• Cosmetic and personal care products

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, mint and its crystallized menthol have long been used to clear wind-heat, refresh the spirit, and cool the body. Menthol crystals are traditionally dissolved into herbal teas, cooling drinks, and summer decoctions to relieve heat and lift the senses. They are also blended into balms, oils, and compresses applied to the temples, chest, and limbs to disperse stagnant qi and bring a cooling, opening sensation. In daily life, a tiny amount is added to water, syrups, or herbal infusions for a bright, refreshing lift.

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