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What popular product do you think is modern day snakeoil? (lemm.ee)

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[–] bitchkat 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

essential oils

[–] [email protected] -5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

you must be mixing stuff up? essential oils are fantastic. I use ravintsara & peppermint on a regular basis to treat my sinus and respiratory issues

[–] qaz 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The main compound in peppermint oil is menthol. Menthol is in certain OTC remedies, such as vapor rubs, lozenges, and nasal inhalers. Studies show menthol may be more likely to increase congestion than decrease it. Menthol produces a cooling sensation, leading users to believe their nasal passages are clearer and they’re breathing better, even though the passages are still congested. healthline.com

Here's the research article: Menthol: Effects on nasal sensation of airflow and the drive to breathe 10.1007/s11882-003-0041-6.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Thanks for the link. Ravintsara is roughly equal parts camphor and eucalyptol, according to Wikipedia, with less significant amounts of 4 other compounds (linalool, nerolidol, safrole, borneol)