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
For the related metabolic process, see anabolism. Catabolism (from Greek ÎºÎ¬ÏÏ kato, downward and Î²Î¬Î»Î»ÎµÎ¹Î½ ballein, to throw) is the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy, or used in other anabolic reactions.any of these catabolic hormones express an anti-catabolic effect in muscle tissue. One study found that the administration of epinephrine (adrenaline) had an anti-proteolytic effect, and in fact suppressed catabolism rather than promoted it.