| abstract |
A composition is provided comprising: (i) menthol and (ii) a carrier comprising a digestible edible oil, wherein the digestible edible oil is one that provides a composition that is a liquid at 20 ° C after elevation to that temperature from a lower temperature at which the oil was previously semi-solid. The preferred edible oil is a medium chain triglyceride oil, wherein the level of menthol in the composition is between 1-50% by total weight, to provide a menthol application rate of between 5 and 20 mg of menthol, and much more preferably, about 10 mg of menthol, in a single droplet of the composition. The composition may also include additional added vitamins and essential oils. A liquid method for administering menthol is provided. |