[Herbalist] "tiger balm" type stuff....

[Jenne Heise]

> The active ingredients are camphor and menthol.    Camphor I have and know
> where to get.  (well, white camphor, actually - is it the same?)

Yes, it is. Only use a little bit, white camphor can be problematic in
large doses.

> What is menthol derived from?   Are there easily obtainable substitutes that
> would work just as well??

Menthol comes from mint, usually peppermint (Menthe). Peppermint oil is a
good bet.

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