Peppermint or mint, in one variety or another, can be found in virtually every corner of the globe, and although there can be significant differences in their medicinal effects and uses, in general, their medicinal usage and effects tend to be pretty similar. The therapeutic value of peppermint has its roots in herbal use from the beginning of mans first association wi. Mentha longifolia thus approaches spearmint mentha spicata rather than peppermint m. Box 3000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland 2005 oulu, finland abstract peppermint mentha x piperita l. Emea 2007 210 community herbal monograph on mentha x piperita l. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Peppermint tea is used to treat coughs, bronchitis, and inflammation of the oral mucosa and throat. Mentha royleana linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Due to their speedy growth, one plant of each desired mint, along with a little care, will provide more than enough mint for home use. Mint mentha spicata has been enjoyed for centuries for its wonderful aroma, great taste and amazing healing power. Mentha piperitais used for oxidative stress, microbial infections, viral infections, tumor, allergy, gastrointestinal diseases, painand other conditions. Similar to our result, the biological activity of mentha piperita against the pathogenic bacteria were reported by deans and baratta, 1998. Labiatae lamiaceae useful information about the plant. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis has shown that the main compounds within essential oil of m.
Of the eighteen species and hundreds of varieties and cultivars of the genus mentha, two stand out because of their medicinal uses. It has several vernacular names in different cultures, such as vilayati pudina in ayurveda, kara nane, izma. Johns wort hypericum perforatum herbleafflower depression 86 turkey rhubarb rheum palmatum root aperient 87 uvaursi arctostaphylos uva ursi leaves urinary. Medicinal and aromatic plants industrial pro files. This wonder herb does more than just emit good aroma. Most are perennial and vary in height from 46 cm m. Name of the medicinal product to be specified for the individual finished product. An updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. Lavender has been used, for its calming effect, to treat anxiety, insomnia, upset stomach, and as an antiseptic in the past. All the mentha species predominantly occur in damp or wet habitats ditches, watermeadows etc. It may also decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and decrease digestive symptoms such as dyspepsia and nausea, although more research is needed. Peppermint is a hybrid plant, a cross between watermint mentha aquatica and spearmint mentha spicata. Qualitative and quantitative composition1, 2 wellestablished use.
Mentha is a genus of plants in the family lamiaceae mint family. Here we will focus on spearmint, mentah spicata, and peppermint, mentha x piperita,1 the most frequently cultivated varietals. Based on article 10a of directive 200183ec wellestablished use. Mentha x piperita officinalis is a perennial growing to 0. It has traditionally been used to treat a variety of digestive complaints such as colic in infants, flatulence, diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea. Azulene reduce inflammation and help to heal ulcer. The purple, lilac or, less usually, pink or white flowerheads occur in midsummer to autumn on axillary whorls in. Peppermint probably emerged spontaneously towards the end of the 17th century from the cross between water mint mentha aquatica l. Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd. Protective effects of bioactive phytochemicals from mentha. The wild form of the plant is not suitable for this purpose, the cultivated plant containing more and better oil.
Anticandida activity of brazilian medicinal plants. The yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. A 127% hike was noted in serum ferricreducing antioxidant power. Pluto couldnt break this spell, but he did make it a bit better making the plant have a sweet smell when trad upon. Medicinal uses peppermint oil vapour is used as an inhalant for respiratory congestion. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap. Peppermint oil has the most uses, and use data on the oil are. It is used topically as an analgesic and to treat headaches. Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. It has been proven helpful in symptomatic relief of the common cold. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as sideeffects when using mentha piperita medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with original publication details.
The leaves have very short petioles, are opposed, ovatelanceolate from a wedge shape to an almost heartshaped base. Mentha x piperita officinalis white peppermint pfaf plant. The most important commercial essential oilpro ducing species is peppermint mentha. The production of peppermint oil by distillation of the cultivated herb is an extensive industry. Informing guests about the historical uses of medicinal. Modulatory effects of mentha piperita on lung tumor incidence, genotoxicity, and oxidative stress in benzoapyrenetreated swiss albino mice.
The name minthe was changed to mentha and is now the genus of the herb mint. The peppermint oil can cause heartburn or perianal irritation, and is contraindicated in patients with bile duct obstruction, gallbladder inflammation and severe liver damage, and caution should be taken in patients with gi reflux. Mentha piperita, peppermint, peppermint oil, menthol, medicine. Extract of the leaves of the peppermint, mentha piperita functions. The morphology of mentha piperita and other species of mentha are discussed by eriksson in b. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. The essential oil and leaf preparations have many uses, chief among them relieving stomach ailments, headaches, and cold and flu symptoms. Mentha longifolia is an herb with a wide range of pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, gastrointestinal, and nervous system effects. Mentha is also found in the essential oils of other members of the mint family mentha spp. Lipid peroxidation inhibition was comparable to bht and bha. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Production and use of medicinal and spice plants 19951998 and. Peppermint is quite frequently contaminated with spearmint and. Used in the treatment of gastrodynia, flatulent colic, hysteria, spasms or cramps of the stomach, to allay the griping of cathartics, to check nausea and vomiting, and to disguise the.
Peppermint, mentha x piperita american botanical council. Egyptian mint mentha x niliaca is lanky 34 with large, pale green fuzzy leaves and tolerates full sun. Peppermint leaf, mentha piperita top quality herbs. The herbal substance consists of whole or cut dried leaf of mentha x piperita l. Mentha x piperita vulgaris is a perennial growing to 0. This industry is described in the following publication. It undoubtedly possesses marked antiseptic properties. Medicinal products hmpc community herbal monographs wellestablished medicinal use traditional use mentha x piperita l.
Peppermint mentha piperita is a popular herb that can be used in numerous forms ie, oil, leaf, leaf extract, and leaf water. Peppermint is found growing wild in the moist soils of the warmer parts of europe, asia, and america. The conclusion also contains a statement indicating that the concentration of pulegone in these ingredients should not exceed 1%. Mentha piperita was assessed using the agar well diffusion method by measuring the diameter of growth inhibition zones and its subsequent concentration was tabulated table.
This salt may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. It is known to repel some pest insects, including mosquitos, and has uses in organic gardening. According to legend, when persephone found out that pluto was in love with the beautiful nymph minthe, she became so jealous that she changed minthe into a small plant. Other mints are crisped scotch mint or bergamot mint mentha x gracilis crispa which possesses a delightful lemon flavor and should not be confused. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol. This is 23x the size of most essential oil bottles.
Based on that, we used the three different solvent extracts of leaves of mentha piperita showed activity. Mentha x piperita vulgaris black peppermint pfaf plant. The herb, both in the recent and in the dried state, has a peculiar, penetrating, grateful odor. Peppermint herb uses, side effects and health benefits. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your bloodpressure extensively. The following databases may contain further information on this name.
Another study documents the relaxation of the muscles around the border from. Mentha piperita essential oil was bactericidal in order of e. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28. Peppermint is a cross between spearmint and watermint, mentha aquatica. Other major constituents of the essential oil, according to various studies5, include piperitenone and its oxide, piperitone and its oxide and pulegone. Peppermint, mint, menthol distribution and habitat. Amended safety assessment of mentha piperita peppermint. Aflatuni, abbas, the yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Please click on any button to follow a link to that database. Peppermint is a powerful diffusive stimulant, antispasmodic, carminative, stomachic, and weak anodyne. Peppermint leaf, and mentha piperita peppermint leaf water. Peppermint oil has a high concentration of natural pesticides, mainly pulegone found mainly in mentha arvensis var. Mentha x piperita is a lowgrowing, perennial aromatic in the mint family lamiaceae and is thought to be native to the mediterranean region. Chemical composition and biological activities of mentha species.
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