Mint is used for the common cold, cough, inflammation of the mouth and throat, sinus infections, and respiratory infections. It is also used for digestive problems including heartburn, nausea and other diseases. The oil yield of the variety is 239 Kg/ha
A tea made from the fresh or dried leaves has traditionally been used for stomach aches, nausea, parasites and other digestive disorders,for nerves and sick stomach, and for fevers and headaches.
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Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
---|---|---|
1 | Linalool | 48.0 |
2 | Linalyl Acetate | 38.0 |
3 | Trans-Linalool Oxide | 13.68 |
4 | 1,8-Cineole | 12.51 |
Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
---|---|---|
1 | Beta-Myrcene | 8.1 |
2 | Geranyl Acetate | 8.66 |
3 | Alpha-Terpineol | 7.38 |
4 | Hedycaryol | 4.2 |
5 | Neryl Acetate | 3.56 |
6 | Geraniol | 3.18 |
7 | Cis-beta-ocimene | 2.02 |
8 | Alpha-Terpinolene | 1.03 |
9 | Trans-Beta-Ocimene | 1.03 |
10 | Beta-Pinene | 1.69 |
11 | Caryophyllene | 1.62 |
12 | Alloocimene | 1.18 |
13 | Nerol | 0.98 |
14 | Beta-Cubebene | Trace |
15 | Beta-Elemene | 0.31 |
16 | Terpinen-4-Ol | 0.31 |
17 | Beta-Farnesene | 0.5 |
18 | Eudesmol | 0.47 |
19 | Geranial | 0.11 |
20 | Alpha-Humulene | 0.21 |
21 | Alpha-Pinene | 0.31 |