Mentha arvensis
34licensed products
3 monographs
Oil, Capsule, Lozenge +2
Health Canada Monographs
3Approved Health Claims
10- Used in aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort
- Used in aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative
- Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of acne/boils
- Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of eczema/dermatitis
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headache
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve minor skin irritation/cuts/bruises/burns
- For temporary relief of (minor) sore throatApplies to: All products
- Temporarily relieves/soothes (minor) sore throatApplies to: All products
Conditions Requiring Product Details
11These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Mentha arvensis until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms are accompanied by a fever, rash, persistent headache or chronic lung conditionAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products intended to help relieve colds/cough
Caution to verifyWhen using this product avoid exposure of applied area to the sunAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); All products (except products that contain phototoxic essential oils; refer to Table 3)
Caution to verifyWhen using this product do not expose the applied area to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after applicationAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); Products that contain phototoxic essential oils (refer to Table 3)
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are prone to allergic reactions, eczema or unusual skin reactionsAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); Products that contain Cananga odorata essential oil >0.8% and/or Cinnamomum verum essential oil >0.6% and/or Cymbopogon citratus essential oil >0.7% and/or Mentha spicata >1.7% and/or Syzygium aromaticum flower bud essential oil >0.5% and/or Syzygium aromaticum leaf or stem essential oil >0.6%
Caution to verifyDo not use on broken, irritated, or sensitive skinAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); Products that contain sensitizing essential oils (refer to Table 3)
Caution to verifyStop use and get medical help right away if you experience pain, swelling or blistering, as rare but serious burns can occurMEDICATED VAPOURS · Topical products containing dl-Menthol and/or l-Menthol
Caution to verifyWhen using this product avoid exposure of applied area to the sunMEDICATED VAPOURS · Topical products
Caution to verifyDo not use if you have broken, irritated, or sensitive skinMEDICATED VAPOURS · Topical products
Caution to verifyAsk a doctor/physician/health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingThroat Lozenges Monograph · Products containing ingredients in Tables 4 or 5
Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if cough worsens and persists for more than 7 days, or is accompanied by a feverThroat Lozenges Monograph · Products including claim for the temporary relief of coughs
Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sore throat worsens or persists for more than 2 daysThroat Lozenges Monograph · Products including claim for the temporary relief of (minor) sore throat and/or temporary relief of pain of (minor) sore throat and/or irritated throat (except for products containing benzocaine)
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Mentha arvensis · Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) · Concentrations for topical application for massage | 1–5 % | — |
Adults 18 years and older Mentha arvensis · Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) · Concentrations for topical local application | 1–8 % | — |
Cautions & Contraindications
15adverse_reactionStop use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, an allergic reaction or skin irritationApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have epilepsy or asthmaApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water/vegetable oilApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if hypersensitivity/allergy, skin irritation, nausea and/or dizziness occurApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen, reoccur or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headacheApplies to: All products
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Alternative Names
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Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10100 %8 licensed products
10 mg5 licensed products
3 %4 licensed products
5 %4 licensed products
5 mg3 licensed products
0.27 %2 licensed products
0.4 %2 licensed products
1 % (w/w)2 licensed products
2 %2 licensed products
2.5 %2 licensed products
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