Mentha arvensis

38licensed products
2 monographs
Oil, Capsule, Stick +2

Health Canada Monographs

2

Approved Health Claims

8
  • Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of acne/boils
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve minor skin irritation/cuts/bruises/burns
  • Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of eczema/dermatitis
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis
  • Used in aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headache
  • Used in aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough

Approved Dose Ranges

1
PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older99–100 %

Cautions & Contraindications

16
cautionAll products
cautionFor external use only.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Brinker 2010).
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water (US FDA 2023).
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 headache.
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away (CPS 2008; HC 2004).
cautionTopical products
cautionWhen using this product avoid exposure of applied area to the sun (HC 2022).
contraindicationAll products
contraindicationDo not use if you have epilepsy, asthma, persistent or chronic cough, or other chronic lung conditions.
contraindicationTopical products
contraindicationDo not use if you have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin (HC 2022).

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Alternative Names

210
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Common Quantities in Licensed Products

10
3 %6 licensed products
1 %3 licensed products
1 % (w/w)3 licensed products
2.5 %3 licensed products
19 %3 licensed products
100 %3 licensed products
0.4 %2 licensed products
2 % (w/w)2 licensed products
5 %2 licensed products
8.6 mg2 licensed products

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