Menthol - Feed Ingredient

Menthol is a naturally occurring compound found in mint plants, particularly peppermint (Mentha × piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). It can also be produced synthetically. Menthol is characterized by its cooling sensation and distinctive minty aroma, which result from its interaction with cold-sensitive receptors in the skin and mucous membranes.

In equine products, menthol is typically used as a non-nutritive additive in topical applications, liniments, and inhalants. It serves as a counterirritant to provide a cooling effect and temporary relief from minor muscle and joint discomfort. Menthol may also be included in formulations designed to support respiratory function, where its aromatic properties help open nasal passages. It is not used as a feed ingredient for nutritional purposes and does not contribute to dietary energy, protein, or vitamin/mineral content.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Menthol as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Air Power Equine Cough Formula	Finish Line	430571		Liquid	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Airways Xtra Strength Powder	Equine America	1007529	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Breathe'O2 (Paste)	MVP	469537		Paste	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Lami Light Feed Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529809		Pelleted	16.7%	5%	19.94%	29.94%	--	2.68 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.7%	--	255.56 ppm	867.94 ppm	226.23 ppm	117.26 ppm	--	333 KIU
Native Feed Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529810		Pelleted	17.8%	7.2%	20.63%	30.63%	--	2.95 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0.67%	--	255.6 ppm	867.7 ppm	990 ppm	62.48 ppm	--	246.7 KIU
Open Air	Peak Performance Nutrients	469351		Liquid	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Original Feed Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529811		--	19.4%	6.7%	--	--	20%	2.81 mcal/kg	4.9%	2.2%	1.1%	0.4%	1%	0.4%	1.1 ppm	233.3 ppm	877.8 ppm	233.3 ppm	3.6 ppm	33.3 ppm	488.9 KIU
Pro Feed Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529812		--	22.22%	7.2%	11.9%	36%	22.3%	2.93 mcal/kg	4.8%	2%	1.2%	0.4%	1%	0.4%	1.1 ppm	444.4 ppm	722.2 ppm	277.8 ppm	3.6 ppm	33.3 ppm	622.2 KIU
Respi-Free™	Omega Alpha	71786		--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Respiratory Balancer	Horslyx	529764		--	7.2%	6.7%	0.34%	0.95%	36.3%	3.14 mcal/kg	--	2.6%	1.76%	0.44%	--	2.75%	--	--	1333.3 ppm	666.7 ppm	5.6 ppm	13.33 ppm	3700 KIU
Super Clear	Cox Vet Lab	469382		--	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	--	0%	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	0 ppm	--	--
Super Concentrated Calming Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529824		--	20%	3.9%	13.75%	37.93%	--	2.11 mcal/kg	--	--	--	2.4%	--	0.94%	--	1150.12 ppm	3897.19 ppm	1017.9 ppm	13.79 ppm	--	1233.3 KIU
Super Concentrated Low Calorie Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529821		--	16.7%	3.3%	17.88%	49.31%	--	2.16 mcal/kg	4.7%	3.4%	1.4%	0.7%	--	1%	--	1166.7 ppm	--	--	--	166.7 ppm	1233.3 KIU
Super Concentrated Senior Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529823		--	22.2%	5%	11.69%	32.24%	--	2.52 mcal/kg	--	0%	--	--	--	0%	--	1150.12 ppm	3897.19 ppm	1017.9 ppm	13.79 ppm	--	1233.3 KIU
Super Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer	Blue Chip Feed	529822		--	15%	4.17%	11.69%	32%	7.2%	1.99 mcal/kg	4.4%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Air Power Equine Cough Formula (Finish Line)

Exercise

Performance

Recovery

Respiratory

Air Power Equine Cough Formula is a respiratory health supplement for horses. It contains natural ingredients such as aloe vera and oil of eucalyptus.

Airways Xtra Strength Powder (Equine America)

Flavor

Health

Performance

Respiratory

Airways Xtra Strength Powder is a supplement for horses that is meant to support respiratory health. It contains eucalyptus, peppermint and menthol to assist with breathing.

Respiratory Supplement

Breathe’O2 (Paste) (MVP)

Blood Cells

Health

Respiratory

Vitamins

Breathe'O2 by MVP is a paste supplement that provides ingredients that intend to support oxygen utilization, stamina and recovery. It contains B-Vitamins that intend to help support energy production and the nervous system.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Amino Acid Supplements Minerals Vitamins

Lami Light Feed Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Antioxidant

Hoof Health

Ration Balancer

Respiratory

Lami Light Feed Balancer from Blue Chip Feed contains biotin to support hoof health, antioxidants to support immunity, and garlic to support the respiratory system. This balancer is intended for all horses and ponies.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Complete Forages

Native Feed Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Calming

Hoof Health

Immunity

Ration Balancer

Native Feed Balancer from Blue Chip Feed contains biotin to support hoof health, Vitamin E to support a healthy immune system, and magnesium to support calm behaviour. This balancer is intended for all horses and ponies.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Complete Forages

Open Air (Peak Performance Nutrients)

Energy

Herb

Respiratory

Stamina

Open Air by Peak Performance Nutrients is a liquid respiratory supplement containing a blend of herbs to support bronchial function, endurance, and mucus production. This supplement is for performance horses subjected to cold conditions, dust, and pollen.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Respiratory Supplement

Original Feed Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Mineral Balance

Ration Balancer

Vitamins

Yeast

Original Feed Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is a pelleted ration balancer intended for all horses and ponies at any work level. This balancer is designed to support digestive, hoof, skin, coat, and respiratory health.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Complete Forages

Pro Feed Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Broodmare

Growth

Ration Balancer

Stallion

Pro Feed Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is a pelleted ration balancer designed to support hoof, coat, and gut health. This product is intended for performance horses, broodmares, stallions, and young stock.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Complete Forages

Respi-Free™ (Omega Alpha)

Antioxidant

Herb

Immunity

Respiratory

Respi-Free™ is a liquid respiratory supplement for horses that contains a blend of 15 herbs, many of which have not been researched in horses. It claims to support lung function.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement

Respiratory Balancer (Horslyx)

Competition Horses

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Respiratory

Respiratory Balancer from Horslyx is intended for performance and active horses of all ages and breeds. This balancer is designed to support a healthy respiratory system, immunity, and hoof health.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Complete Forages Respiratory Supplement

Super Clear (Cox Vet Lab)

Flavor

Herb

Nutrients

Respiratory

Super Clear is a liquid supplement intended to help relieve respiratory issues. Ideal for performance horses exposed to dusty arenas.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Respiratory Supplement

Super Concentrated Calming Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Calming

Mineral Balance

Ration Balancer

Stress

Super Concentrated Calming Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is intended for horses and ponies at all work levels but specifically performance horses. This balancer is designed to support calming behaviors with added magnesium.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Calming Supplement Complete Forages

Super Concentrated Low Calorie Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Ration Balancer

Weight Issues

Super Concentrated Low Calorie Balancer from Blue Chip Feed contains cinnamon intended to help maintain blood glucose levels, soya oil meant to support a healthy coat, and biotin to support hoof health. This balancer is designed for horses in light work or at rest.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Complete Forages Hoof Supplement Skin & Coat Supplement Wheat

Super Concentrated Senior Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Immunity

Senior

Super Concentrated Senior Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is designed to support digestive, hoof, coat, immune, and respiratory health. This balancer is intended for senior horses and ponies.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Ration Balancer Supplement Gut Supplement Hoof Supplement Immune Supplement Respiratory Supplement Protein Complete Forages Wheat

Super Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer (Blue Chip Feed)

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Ration Balancer

Yeast

Super Concentrated Ulsa-Cool Balancer from Blue Chip Feed is intended for any horse or pony at any level of exercise. This balancer is designed to support hoof health, immunity, and coat condition.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Feeds Ration Balancer Legume Hay Complete Forages Hoof Supplement Immune Supplement Skin & Coat Supplement