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• Pulegone This component         • Under short-day condition
  has hallucinogenic                menthofuran is the major
  properties and is toxic to the    component of the oil.
  liver ...
                                  • After ingestion of
                                    menthofuran, it is
                                    metabolically activated to
                                    chemically reactive
                                    intermediates that are
                                    hepatotoxic.

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