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