Essential Oil Details
Introduction
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Other Details
Commonly referred to as Spearmint, the thin leaves of this plant emit a spicy aroma and taste. It is not, however, cooling like Peppermint. Spearmint is comprised of a high quanity of essential oils, as well as tannins and flavonoids. It contains both refreshing and toning properties.
Biological Activity Details
| Serial No. | Biological Activity Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-microbial |
Reference
1. BR Tyagi, JR Bahl, V Singh, H Singh, SPS Duthan, Tajuddin, AA Naqvi and S Mandal. A high yielding superior strain of Mentha viridis developed. CIMAP Newsletter (1987) 14:2-3.
2. Mkaddem, Mounira, et al. "Chemical composition and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Mentha (longifolia L. and viridis) essential oils." Journal of food science 74.7 (2009): M358-M363.
3. Mkaddem, Mounira, et al. "Chemical composition and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Mentha (longifolia L. and viridis) essential oils." Journal of food science 74.7 (2009): M358-M363.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carvone | 65 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,8-Cineole | 9.14 |
| 2 | Limonene | 4.87 |
| 3 | Methyl Eugenol | 3.0 |
| 4 | Alpha-Terpineol | 1.97 |
| 5 | Beta-Selinene | 1.86 |
| 6 | Isomenthone | 1.13 |
| 7 | Sabinene | 0.20 |
| 8 | 3-Octanol | 0.54 |
| 9 | Alpha- Pinene | 0.50 |
| 10 | Alpha-Humulene | 0.62 |
| 11 | Beta-Caryophyllene Oxide | 0.86 |
| 12 | Beta-Myrcene | 0.19 |
| 13 | Delta-3-Carene | 0.34 |
| 14 | P-Cymene | 0.33 |
Latest Molecules
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Name: Dehydroelsholtzia ketoneView
Scientific Name: 3-methyl-1-(3-methylfuran-2-yl)but-2-en-1-one
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Name: 2-nitroethanolView
Scientific Name: 2-nitroethanol
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Name: Vulgarone BView
Scientific Name: Vulgarone B
