Traditional usage as a culinary herb and in popular medicine as a matter of interest some traditional benefits and uses of this aromatic herb is outlined here. Market analysis and strategy demand and supply patterns the mint oils obtained from mentha arvensis, mentha piperita, mentha citrata and mentha spicata have put india on the world map. There are numerous species of mint including peppermint, mentha piperita, spearmint, mentha spicata, and cornmint, mentha arvensis. Learn more about spearmint uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain spearmint. Corn mint, like many other members of this genus, is often used as a domestic herbal remedy, being valued especially for its antiseptic properties and its beneficial effect on the digestion. Names of mentha haplocalyx in various languages of the world are also given. Chandra, in handbook of herbs and spices second edition, volume 1, 2012. This mint plant is found in various parts of europe, asia and north america. Of these, mint oil and menthol are primarily exported whereas others meet the home requirement of the industry. It has traditionally been used to treat a variety of digestive complaints such as colic in infants, flatulence, diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea. These carefully crafted crystals are a 100% natural product that originate from cornmint mentha arvensis essential oil extraction.
Mentha arvensis, the corn mint, field mint, or wild mint, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family lamiaceae. Medicinal uses of a few plants native medicinal plant. Mentha x piperita vulgaris black peppermint pfaf plant. The essential oil is used as flavouring component in a wide range of household and oral products. Mentha species are very prone to hybridisation and so the seed cannot be relied on to breed true. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. Mentha arvensis is a perennial plant belonging to the mentha genus. Traditionally, mint is a very beneficial and important plant, as since ancient times it is extensively used in. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. The plants database includes the following species of mentha.
Mentha haplocalyx herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Mentha longifolia wild mint is a popular folk remedy. List of various diseases cured by mentha haplocalyx. The plant is highly effective in treating headaches, rhinitis, cough sore throat, colic, prurigo and vomiting. Peppermint herb uses, side effects and health benefits. Chewing leaves of mint freshen breath and offers micro nutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, dietary fiber and manganese. Prospective role in treatment of major illnesses and. Essential oils are loaded with antioxidants which helps to promote immune. It has been used internally in the treatment of hysteria, but in modern day herbalism it is mainly used as an essential oil and internal use is not advised. Pdf mentha arvensis has been used as analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative in unani system of medicine. Our certified organic menthol crystals are fair trade certified. The health properties, active ingredients, benefits and side effects of the medicinal herb peppermint mentha piperita and its uses as an herbal remedy.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in mentha haplocalyx. Mint originated in europe and the mediterranean and its many varieties are now cultivated all over the world. Mentha arvensis oil is used today for its many medicinal properties. In northern ostrobothnia academic dissertation to be presented with the assent of the faculty of science, university of oulu, for public discussion in kuusamonsali auditorium yb210, linnanmaa, on june 10th, 2005, at 12 noon oulun yliopisto, oulu 2005. The wood and leaves are analgesic, antispasmodic, odontalgic, rubefacient, and are also used as a stimulant. An updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. It is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and flavoring industries sharma et al, 2001. Mentha arvensis corn mint, field mint or wild mint, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family lamiaceae. It is distributed widely in subhimalayan regions and southwards to godavari. Learn more about peppermint uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain peppermint.
It serves as a good blood cleanser, since it is antiseptic and antibacterial. Mentha arvensis is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0. Mentha arvensis, more commonly known as japanese mint. It has a circumboreal distribution, being native to the temperate regions of europe and western and central asia, east to the himalaya and eastern siberia, and north america. Medicinal uses peppermint oil vapour is used as an inhalant for respiratory congestion. How mentha haplocalyx is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Many studies have shown various pharmacological and therapeutic effects of the plant. Mentha arvensis oil top uses, benefits and side effects. The yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Peppermint tea is used to treat coughs, bronchitis, and inflammation of the oral mucosa and throat. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Its common names include field mint, wild mint or corn mint. Peppermint mentha arvensis mint teas traditionally used by native americans and europeans to aid digestion and to treat nausea, colds, coughs, congestion, sore throats and fevers.
Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. Application of this oil in limited amounts could be beneficial for our health. During that time, japan was the world leader in mint and menthol production. Mint is known for its refreshing aroma and cool feel. To examine the antiulcerogenic effects of various extracts of mentha arvensis linn on acid, ethanol and pylorus ligated ulcer models in rats and mice methods. Tulsi is an important medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years in the traditional indian system of.
It is in flower from august to september, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Due to its popularity as a medicinal herb, pennyroyal has been introduced into north. Medicinal uses of cinnamomum camphora camphor has a long history of herbal use. An essential oil from the leaves and flowers is used as a flavouring in sweets, ice cream, drinks etc. Mentha x piperita vulgaris is a perennial growing to 0. Public statement on the use of herbal medicinal products1. It has a very pleasant and refreshing taste of spearmint, leaving the mouth and digestive system feeling clean. Mentha species have been known to man for a long time and are used in all continents of the world. Each part of the plant has some medicinal value and is thus commercially exploitable.
Buy mentha arvensis, japanese mint plant online at. Use of rapd and aflp markers to identify inter and intraspecific hybrids of mentha a. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Preclinical studies in the past two decades have shown that some commonly used medicinal plants like gingko biloba, centella asiatica, hippophae rhamnoides, ocimum sanctum, panax ginseng, podophyllum hexandrum, amaranthus paniculatus, emblica officinalis, phyllanthus amarus, piper longum, tinospora cordifoila, mentha arvensis, mentha piperita, syzygium cumini, zingiber officinale, ageratum conyzoides, aegle marmelos and aphanamixis polystachya all possess radioprotective effects. Traditional medicinal and other uses of selected plants in the research area row 1, south, white sage. A number of medicinal uses in the mediterranean countries for the mint taxa were documented by boukef and coworkers 9, who scored 39 uses for both m. Introduction the medicinal plants are being therapeutically exploited throughout the world for treating various ailments, and it is the oldest and the safest method to manage or cure illness. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28.
Studies on activity of various extracts of mentha arvensis. Mentha arvensis oil blends with other essential oils like sandalwood, clary sage, lavender, cedarwood and eucalyptus. Medicinal uses of mint mint leaves are useful in skin diseases, wounds, cuts, halitosis, and ailments of digestive system. Onosma baractiatum, mentha logifolia, foeniculum vulgare, plantago ovata. Mentha arvensis linn ma in one such herb belonging to the family lamiaceae and is a common edible and aromatic perennial herb cultivated throughout india. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap. Mentha piperita, mentha arvensis, peppermint oil, irritable bowel syndrome. Mint leaves are a great source of vitamin c, a and e as well as beta carotene. Some parts of this plant have been used in traditional medicine of iran and other countries.
Various crude extracts of petroleum ether, chloroform, or aqueous at a dose of 2 gkg po did not produce any signs or symptoms of toxicity in treated animals. Ethnobotanic and medicinal importance 3 shelter belts and other ethnobotanic purpose in medium term. Shasany from the genetic resources and biotechnology division, central institute of medicinal and aromatic plants cimap, p. Evaluating allelopathic affects of pennyroyal mentha pulegium on two native plant species 2008 2 potentially lethal hepatoxic effects, pennyroyal continues to be used medicinally as an abortifacient or emmenagogue anderson et al. Introduction peppermint oil is obtained fr om the leav es of the per ennial herb, mentha piperita l. Podina is used as a carminative and an expectorant. Mentha oil and menthol are important ingredients in a wide range of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations chadha and gupta, 1995, mainly for their refreshing properties. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Use of rapd and aflp markers to identify inter and. Menthol is the solid constituent of oil of mint, to which the characteristic odor is due.
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