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US 2012/0237620 A1Published application
Hot Flash Relief Compositions and Methods
AssigneeBeaumont Products, Inc.
InventorJeanne Raede
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Abstract
Topical compositions and methods for treating hot flashes and night sweats are disclosed. As disclosed herein, a menthol-based composition is topically sprayed onto the back of the neck in order to alleviate symptoms associated with hot flashes and night sweats.
Claims8
A chemical composition for reducing the effects of hot flashes or night sweats of the human body, comprising:
- a diluted menthol suspended in a spray for topical application to the human body,
- said diluted menthol comprising an alcohol and water solution.
A method of preparing a chemical composition for reducing the effects of hot flashes or night sweats of the human body, comprising
- dissolving 21% by weight of menthol crystals into 48% by weight SDA Alcohol-40, and stirring constantly until completely dissolved,
- combining 3% by weight polysorbate 20 and 1.2% by weight peppermint essential oil and stirring for several minutes,
- pouring the peppermint essential oil and polysorbate 20 mixture into the alcohol and menthol mixture while stirring as may be necessary until clear, and
- adding 26.8% by weight de-ionized water to the mixture while stirring until clear.
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