Introduction

Mentha spicata (Family: Lamiaceae) native to Europe, Asia (Middle East, Himalayas, China etc), and naturalized in parts of northern and western Africa, North and South America, as well as various oceanic islands. Broad leaves, Carvone rich variety.

Other Details

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. Carvone rich oil is used for perfumery industries. carvone is digestive and gastrostimulant compound.

Biological Activity Details

Reference

1. Patra DD, NK, Kumar, B. 2005. Improved varieties and genetic research in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In Proceedings of second national Interactive Meet on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants: 53-61.

2. Pino, Jorge A., Aristides Rosado, and Esther Sánchez. "Essential oil of Mentha spicata L. from Cuba." Journal of Essential Oil Research 10.6 (1998): 657-659.

3. Adam, Konstantia, et al. "Antifungal activities of Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum, Mentha spicata, Lavandula angustifolia, and Salvia fruticosa essential oils against human pathogenic fungi." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46.5 (1998): 1739-1745.

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