Mentha arvensis, (the corn mint, field mint, or wild mint), is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It has a circumboreal distribution, being native to the temperate regions of Europe and western and central Asia, east to the Himalaya and eastern Siberia, and North America.

Menthol, made from herbal volatile oils, has many potential health benefits. Applied topically or taken orally, menthol has been shown to help treat gastrointestinal problems, aches and pains, inflammation and congestion. Menthol is also widely used in dental care as a topical antibacterial agent, effective against streptococci and lactobacilli.

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