Peppermint oil is known to have a soothing and calming effect on skin irritations such as hives, poison ivy, and poison oak. This is because when applied topically, the menthol in the oil works to increase the blood flow of the affected area and soothes the skin with a cool feeling.
Catabolic definition, destructive metabolism; the breaking down in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones, with the release of energy (opposed to anabolism). See more. Dictionary.com
The enzymes present in an organism depend on the genes present in the organism. Catabolism refers to chemical reactions that result in the breakdown of more complex organic molecules into simpler substances. Catabolic reactions usually release energy that is used to drive chemical reactions.