Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd. Mentha piperita peppermint oil, mentha piperita peppermint leaf extract, mentha piperita peppermint leaf, and mentha piperita peppermint leaf water are obtained from the mentha piperita plant. Dec 08, 2018 peppermint essential oil is a compound derived from the mentha x piperita plant, which is obtained through steam distillation of its leaves and flowers. Mentha royleana linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Inin vivo studies, the highest dose of dried powder of p.
Other ingredients made from leaves of the peppermint plant that may be used in cosmetics and personal care products include mentha piperita peppermint leaf extract, mentha piperita peppermint leaf, and mentha piperita peppermint leaf water. Box 3000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland 2005 oulu, finland abstract peppermint mentha x piperita l. Mentha piperita, peppermint, peppermint oil, menthol, medicine. Chemical composition and biological activities of mentha. It has a pleasant taste and is a popular flavoring for food and drink. It is a fragrant perennial plant with stems up to four feet tall and square. Peppermint, mint, menthol distribution and habitat. Please click on any button to follow a link to that database.
Many of todays drugs and medicines were originally derived from natural ingredients, combinations of plants and other items found in nature. The plant, indigenous to europe and the middle east, is now widespread in cultivation in many regions. Calotropis procera, mentha piperita and nerium oleander. Names of mentha haplocalyx in various languages of the world are also given. Peppermint herb uses, side effects and health benefits.
Peppermint has an antispasmodic effect that soothes stomachaches and is effective in colic and flatulence. Mentha x piperita more commonly known as peppermint, is mostly known in the world for the cool scent the stems produce or for the spice in the red peppermint candy. Leaves are opposite, toothed and hairy on the underside. It is used to help treat the common cold, to calm inflammations and. Authors have disagreed on the circumscription of mentha.
For similar reasons why it is useful for ibs, peppermint is effective in treating colonic spasms and gastrointestinal disorders. Aflatuni, abbas, the yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. The essential oil is obtained from the fresh leaves of mentha piperita l. They cause leaves to wither and fall, and also reduce the yield. How mentha haplocalyx is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Sometimes raw leaves are added to salads and other preparations to add flavor to the food.
Herein, the chemical structure of peppermint compounds evaluated using theoreticalstudies. Mentha species, one of the worlds oldest and most popular herbs, are widely used in cooking, in cosmetics, and as alternative or complementary therapy, mainly for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like flatulence, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and ulcerative colitis. It has been proven helpful in symptomatic relief of the common cold. Chemical composition, antioxidant and antivibrio spp. It is mentioned in records from ancient greece, rome, and egypt. 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. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates. Peppermint is a hybrid plant, a cross between watermint mentha aquatica and spearmint mentha spicata. The oil is composed primarily of menthol and menthone.
A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive. It has long been a part of both the cuisine and medicine all. Mint mentha spicata has been enjoyed for centuries for its wonderful aroma, great taste and amazing healing power. Gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis has shown that the main compounds within essential oil of m. Mentha haplocalyx herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. While western peppermint is derived from mentha piperita, chinese peppermint, or bohe is derived from the fresh leaves of mentha haplocalyx. There are numerous species of mint including peppermint, mentha piperita, spearmint, mentha spicata, and cornmint, mentha arvensis. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap.
Mentha is also found in the essential oils of other members of the mint family mentha spp. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on. Mentha x piperita vulgaris black peppermint pfaf plant. Peppermint is widely known to relieve digestive ailments, being a popular remedy for at least two centuries. Peppermint oil is derived from the peppermint plant a cross between water mint and spearmint that thrives in europe and north america peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring in foods. Egyptian cultures used the herb in cooking and medicine. It has long been a part of both the cuisine and medicine all over the world. Pharmacological and therapeutic effects of mentha longifolia. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Peppermint leaf, mentha piperita top quality herbs. Mentha royleana linn medicinal uses medicinal plants archive. Pdf chemical composition and biological activities of. Mint has been used for health purposes for several thousand years. The egyptians used this herb to flavor food and wine.
An updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. The yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Mentha x piperita vulgaris is a perennial growing to 0. It is cultivated in a temperate region of europe, asia, united states, india and mediterranean countries due to their commercial value and distinct aroma. At the herbarium of the english botanist john ray 16281705. Mentha arvensis oil top uses, benefits and side effects z. The following databases may contain further information on this name. List of various diseases cured by mentha haplocalyx. Peppermint mentha piperita monograph brett elliott. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Aug 07, 2015 a number of medicinal uses in the mediterranean countries for the mint taxa were documented by boukef and coworkers, who scored 39 uses for both m.
Mentha canadensis, the related species, is also included in mentha arvensis by some authors as two. Peppermint oil from leaves is used mainly for flavoring purposes. Peppermint mentha piperita leaves can be used dried or fresh in teas. From asthma to ibs, peppermint is a powerful herbal remedy. Herein, the chemical structure of peppermint compounds evaluated using theoretical studies. Final report on the safety assessment of mentha piperita peppermint oil, mentha piperita peppermint leaf extract, mentha piperita peppermint leaf, and mentha piperita peppermint leaf water. Mentha is a member of the tribe mentheae in the subfamily nepetoideae. Mentha x piperita officinalis is a perennial growing to 0. This wonder herb does more than just emit good aroma. Scotch mint or bergamot mint mentha x gracilis crispa which possesses a delightful lemon flavor and should not be confused with bee balm. Mentha piperita peppermint oil is a natural essential oil obtained from the peppermint plant. When higher menthol content is required in the oil, mentha arvensis is used. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in mentha haplocalyx.
A total of 63 chemical constituents were identified in spearmint oil using gcms. Many hybrids and cultivars are known the genus has a subcosmopolitan distribution across europe. The medicinal herb info site was created to help educate visitors about the often forgotten wisdom of the old ways of treating illnesses. Peppermint essential oil is a compound derived from the mentha x piperita plant, which is obtained through steam distillation of its leaves and flowers. This plant came to my attention because i like peppermint candy, so i decided to investigate more in depth all i.
Peppermint is found growing wild in the moist soils of the warmer parts of europe, asia, and america. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28. The plant, indigenous to europe and the middle east, is now widespread in cultivation in many regions of the world. Peppermint tea is used to treat coughs, bronchitis, and inflammation of the oral mucosa and throat. The mint flavored leaves are used as herb in various cuisines. Azulene reduce inflammation and help to heal ulcer. Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l.
There are diverse edible and medicinal uses of the leaves and essential oil of these plants. Peppermint is a common flavoring agent in foods, and peppermint oil is used to create a pleasant fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Volatile oil 2% containing methol, menthone and jasmone, tannins, bitter. Mentha arvensis, the corn mint, field mint, or wild mint, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family lamiaceae. Peppermint essential oil benefits, properties and uses. The english dictionary of medicinal and surgical knowledge, in 1800, already considered. Mentha x piperita officinalis white peppermint pfaf plant.
It may also decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and decrease digestive symptoms such as dyspepsia and nausea, although more research is needed. Of the eighteen species and hundreds of varieties and cultivars of the genus mentha, two stand out because of their medicinal uses. It is found wild occasionally with its parent species. Originally from europe, peppermint today is cultivated all over the world.
Lamiaceae is distributed all over the world and can be found in many environments. The tribe contains about 65 genera, and relationships within it remain obscure. The rust diseases are the most devastating diseases effecting aromatic and medicinal plants. Mentha piperita is actually a hybrid species bred from spearmint mentha spicata and watermint mentha aquatica. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. It has several vernacular names in different cultures, such as vilayati pudina in ayurveda, kara nane, izma. Spearmint is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy. List item assessment report on mentha x piperita l. Mentha species, one of the worlds oldest and most popular herbs, are widely used in. Of all the mints, peppermint mentha piperita is the most widely used due to its high content of menthol.
Peppermint helps relax the intestines, which reduces pressure within the gi tract and allows gas to pass through, reducing pain and discomfort. Mentha piperita peppermint oil is a colorless or pale yellow liquid having a strong, penetrating odor. Health benefits of mint mentha spicata naturehomeopathy. Peppermint has a wide variety of health and medicinal uses.
Mints have a long tradition of culinary, fragrance, cosmetic and therapeutic applications. It has traditionally been used to treat a variety of digestive complaints such as colic in infants, flatulence, diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea. 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. Peppermint essential oil benefits, properties and uses everphi. The therapeutic value of peppermint has its roots in herbal use from the beginning of mans first association wi. It is used topically as an analgesic and to treat headaches. 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.
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