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eppur_se_muova

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13. Check out my post #9 below -- lemon eucalyptus oil.

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 05:22 PM

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Unfortunately, menthane-3,8-diol has a *very* similar structure to menthol, so you might be allergic to it as well. There is the possibility that either the raw or refined diol has a different stereochemistry than menthol, which might make it safe. Only way to know is to test it.

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