Medicinal uses peppermint oil vapour is used as an inhalant for respiratory congestion. It has several vernacular names in different cultures, such as vilayati pudina in ayurveda, kara nane, izma and menta in turkey, ping in iraq, and nana in iran. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in mentha haplocalyx. Peppermint has a wide variety of health and medicinal uses. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis has shown that the main compounds within essential oil of m. It has long been a part of both the cuisine and medicine all over the world. For tinctures and extracts containing ethanol, the appropriate labelling for ethanol, taken from the guideline on excipients in the label and package leaflet of medicinal produ cts for human use, must. The essential oil and leaf preparations have many uses, chief among them relieving stomach ailments, headaches, and cold and flu. The yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. 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. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments.
Mentha x piperita officinalis is a perennial growing to 0. Peppermint herb uses, side effects and health benefits. Health benefits of mint mentha spicata naturehomeopathy. Mint mentha spicata has been enjoyed for centuries for its wonderful aroma, great taste and amazing healing power. Peppermint is hybrid species, which were derived from the cross. How mentha haplocalyx is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Mentha is also found in the essential oils of other members of the mint family mentha spp. Indigenous to europe and the middle east, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. Mentha x piperita officinalis white peppermint pfaf plant. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Mentha piperita essential oil was bactericidal in order of e. Peppermint oil is one of the worlds oldest herbal medicines. Peppermint is a hybrid plant, a cross between watermint mentha aquatica and spearmint mentha spicata.
The essential oil and leaf preparations have many uses, chief among them relieving stomach ailments, headaches, and cold and flu symptoms. Most are perennial and vary in height from 46 cm m. Mentha is a wellknown genus in the lamiaceae family that has medicinal and aromatic value. A similar array of properties have been recorded for m. It also plays a prominent role in many local cuisines. Evaluated medical benefits of various species of mint. The morphology of mentha piperita and other species of mentha are discussed by eriksson in b. In india, mint is cultivated over an area of more than 162,800 hectares. It may also decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and decrease digestive symptoms such as dyspepsia and nausea, although more research is needed. The plant, indigenous to europe and the middle east, is now widespread in cultivation in many regions. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with original publication details. List of various diseases cured by mentha haplocalyx. It undoubtedly possesses marked antiseptic properties. Peppermint tea is used to treat coughs, bronchitis, and inflammation of the oral mucosa and throat.
European union herbal monograph on mentha x piperita l. Based on that, we used the three different solvent extracts of leaves of mentha piperita showed activity. Throughout history, a number of mint species have been used around the globe for various properties. Aflatuni, abbas, the yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Protective effects of bioactive phytochemicals from mentha. Scotch mint or bergamot mint mentha x gracilis crispa which possesses a delightful lemon flavor and should not be confused with bee balm. 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. Modulatory effects of mentha piperita on lung tumor incidence, genotoxicity, and oxidative stress in benzoapyrenetreated swiss albino mice. Peppermint mentha piperita is a culinary and medicinal herb that is widely cultivated and.
The following databases may contain further information on this name. Box 3000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland 2005 oulu, finland abstract peppermint mentha x piperita l. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28. There are lots of medical uses with peppermint, in fact since ancient times it was used to relax. Originally from europe, peppermint today is cultivated all over the world. If the symptoms worsen during the use of the medicinal product, a doctor or a qualified health care practitioner should be consulted. Like other members of the genus, it is best not used by. Peppermint plant medicinal uses and side effects mentha. The purple, lilac or, less usually, pink or white flowerheads occur in midsummer to.
Please click on any button to follow a link to that database. Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. 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. This is 23x the size of most essential oil bottles. Mentha x piperita is a lowgrowing, perennial aromatic in the mint family lamiaceae and is thought to be native to the mediterranean region. Similar to our result, the biological activity of mentha piperita against the pathogenic bacteria were reported by deans and baratta, 1998. The plant, indigenous to europe and the middle east, is now widespread in cultivation in many regions of the world. This wonder herb does more than just emit good aroma.
Mentha x piperita peppermint microorganisms conventional and organic growing rhizosphere. Mentha royleana linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Extract of the leaves of the peppermint, mentha piperita functions. Chemical composition and biological activities of mentha species. It is known to repel some pest insects, including mosquitos, and has uses in organic gardening the chemical composition of. Field mint, corn mint, japanese mint, wild mint, pudina. Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpenefree fractions, distillates, residues, etc. Extract of the leaves of the peppermint, mentha piperita. The mentha genus includes 2530 species that are widely grown in temperate areas around the world, particularly in europe, north america, north africa, asia minor, northern parts of iran and near east syria, ethiopia, but nowadays, it is cultivated.
Of all the mints, peppermint mentha piperita is the most widely used due to its high content of menthol. It has been proven helpful in symptomatic relief of the common cold. Spearmint is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy. Though there is no clear evidence, some of the observations related to irritable bowel syndrome show bowel. Mentha x piperita more commonly known as peppermint, is mostly known in the world for the cool.
It has long been a part of both the cuisine and medicine all. Prospective role in treatment of major illnesses and potential. The herb, both in the recent and in the dried state, has a peculiar, penetrating, grateful odor. This cultivar is considered to be milder acting than black peppermint mentha x piperita vulgaris. Peppermint mentha piperita leaves can be used dried or fresh in teas. It is used to help treat the common cold, to calm inflammations and. Peppermint probably emerged spontaneously towards the end of the 17th century from the cross between water mint mentha aquatica l.
All the mentha species predominantly occur in damp or wet habitats ditches, watermeadows etc. The use in children under 4 years of age is not recommended see section 4. It is a fragrant perennial plant with stems up to four feet tall and square. Peppermint, mint, menthol distribution and habitat. Names of mentha haplocalyx in various languages of the world are also given. Mentha piperita, family lamiaceae is a species found in iran and many parts of the world which has an economical value for its flavoring, odor, and therapeutic properties in foods and cosmetic industrial products. The therapeutic value of peppermint has its roots in herbal use from the beginning of mans first association wi. Peppermint is used for the common cold, cough, inflammation of the mouth and throat, sinus infections, and other respiratory infections. A herbal plant the mint family has traditionally been used for medicinal purposes all across the world, from europe to india. The peppermint oil shows good signs of stopping cramps of the upper tract and bile ducts. Peppermint, mentha x piperita american botanical council. Mentha piperita, peppermint, peppermint oil, menthol, medicine. Mentha royleana linn medicinal uses medicinal plants archive.
In particular, it treats the genus mentha mint as if it were a single kind of plant, whereas many of the uses apply only to one species or cultivated variety of the genus. It is used topically as an analgesic and to treat headaches. Chandra, in handbook of herbs and spices second edition, volume 1, 2012. Cramps of the upper gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts. Peppermint oil has a high concentration of natural pesticides, mainly pulegone found mainly in mentha arvensis var. Mentha menthae piperitae aetheroleum herbal medicines. White peppermint is a very important and commonly used remedy, being employed by allopathic doctors as well as herbalists9. Peppermint is quite frequently contaminated with spearmint and in one instance the leaves of belladonna were found.
Anticandida activity of brazilian medicinal plants. Republic, france, hungary, india, italy, paraguay, switzerland, thailand and usa. Mentha species mints medicinal and aromatic plants. Of the eighteen species and hundreds of varieties and cultivars of the genus mentha, two stand out because of their medicinal uses. 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. The essential oil is used as flavouring component in a wide range of household and. Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd. It has a pleasant taste and is a popular flavoring for food and drink. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Peppermint oil acts to reduce gastrointestinal smooth muscle mo. Pharmacological and therapeutic effects of mentha longifolia.
In the case of a merge between two companies having a registration for the same substance. Mentha haplocalyx herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Lipid peroxidation inhibition was comparable to bht and bha. Peppermint is a powerful diffusive stimulant, antispasmodic, carminative, stomachic, and weak anodyne. An updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Please help improve this article, possibly by splitting the article andor by introducing a disambiguation page, or discuss this issue on the talk page. Flower medicinal uses of mentha piperita in different disease digestive and other problems. Peppermint leaf, mentha piperita top quality herbs. It is also used for digestive problems including heartburn, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, irritable bowel syndrome, cramps of the upper gastrointestinal gi tract.
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