Mentha also known as mint, from greek mintha, linear b mita is a genus of plants in the family lamiaceae mint family. Mentha piperita peppermint oil can be found in 48 products. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with original publication details. An updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. Mentha piperita is actually a hybrid species bred from spearmint mentha spicata and watermint mentha aquatica. An efficient protocol for clonal micropropagation of. Qualitative and quantitative composition1, 2 wellestablished use with regard to the marketing authorisation application of article 101aii of directive 200183ec as amended mentha x piperita l.
Pdf menta piperita mentha x piperita l menta piperita. European union herbal monograph on mentha x piperita l. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with. Indigenous to europe and the middle east, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. Chemical composition and biological activities of mentha. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of two allelopathic species spearmint and peppermint on growth, physiological characteristics, and yield of a following. This plant may be known by one or more common names in. In addition, we used salicylic acid sa and melatonin m, two. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Although the genus mentha comprises more than 25 species, the most common one used is.
The present study was designed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of mentha piperita l leaf extract against clinical isolates of urinary tract infections. Peppermint is a strongly scented herb belonging to. Pdf phytochemical analysis and antibacterial efficacy of. According to its antiseptic activities, there are some. These isolated structures were shown to be nonspecifically permeable to lowmolecularweight, watersoluble cofactors and substrates. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of peppermint. This substance is generally recognized as safe gras as a food additive by the us food and drug administration only in.
A voucher specimen has been deposited in the razi university, research center of agriculture and natural resources, kermanshah, iran herbarium number. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of. For this reason, discussions of their descriptions, ecological impacts, biological traits, legal listings, distributions, and control methods are combined. Allelopathic activity of spearmint mentha spicata l. Chemical composition analysis of the essential oil of mentha. Mentha piperita, family lamiaceae is a species found in iran and many parts of the world which has an economical value for its flavoring, odor, and therapeutic properties in foods and cosmetic industrial products. Organic translocation, productivity and essential oil yield of mentha piperita l. Short incubation periods with the polar dye lucifer yellow iodoacetamide mr660 resulted in a uniform. Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd. Quantity and chemical composition of essential oil of. However, its effect against liver fibrosis remains unknown. The flavoring of foods and oral care products with mint is economically of growing importance. Peppermint is a perennial glabrous and strongly scented herb belonging to family lamiaceae.
Aflatuni, abbas, the yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Spearmint and peppermint hare very similar bsiological and ecological attributes. The antifungal activity of the eo was investigated by broth microdilution methods as recommended by clinical and laboratory standards. It was cultivated by the ancient egyptians and documented in the icelandic pharmacopoeia of the thirteenth century. It is mentioned in records from ancient greece, rome, and egypt. Peppermintan important multipurpose medicinal plant 78.
The inclusion of species with allelopathic activity in crop rotation systems may have benefits for crop management such as weed control, but less is understood about their wider impacts on succeeding crops. Mint has been used for health purposes for several thousand years. Its oil is one of the most popular widely used essential oils in food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dental preparations, mouthwashes, soaps. Mentha aquatica x mentha suaveolens, selon tela botanica mentha. Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of mentha. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28. Request pdf flavor chemistry of peppermint oil mentha piperita l. Essential oils of some aromatic plants provide an effective nonmedicinal option to control liver fibrosis. The wealth of india, 1962 and commonly known as peppermint is a hybrid of m.
Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of mentha piperita l. Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of. Peppermint is cultivated mainly for its essential oil obtained from freshly grounded leaves by distillation. Mentolado, fuerte, herbaceo componentes quimicos principales. It has a pleasant taste and is a popular flavoring for food and drink. Peppermint leaf, and mentha piperita peppermint leaf water. Secretory cells were isolated from the monoterpeneproducing glandular trichomes peltate form of peppermint as clusters of eight cells each. It is used to help treat the common cold, to calm inflammations and. Flavor chemistry of peppermint oil mentha piperita l.
The present study investigated the antifibrogenic potential of mpeo and its underlying mechanisms. Variations in quantity and quality of essential oil eo from the aerial parts of cultivated mentha piperita were determined. Mentha aquatica x mentha spicata, selon des nombreuses sources. Name of the medicinal product to be specified for the individual finished product. There are numerous species of mint including peppermint, mentha piperita, spearmint, mentha spicata, and cornmint, mentha arvensis. Chemical composition analysis of the essential oil of mentha piperita l. Amended safety assessment of mentha piperita peppermint.
Morphology and monoterpene biosynthetic capabilities of. 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. As it is difficult to differentiate the specification of peppermint oils mentha x piperita l. Thirty nine 39 and 41 compounds in the essential oil by hydrodistillation and hsspme methods, respectively, were identified in the essential oil of mentha. Therein, the panel also issued an ida relating to all 10. Mints have a long tradition of culinary, fragrance, cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Peppermint is a perennial, glabrous and strongly scented herb belonging to family lamiaceae. The eo of airdried sample was obtained by a hydrodistillation method and analyzed by a gas chromatographymass spectrometry gcms. Mentha piperita 15 ml mentha piperita 15 ml aplicacion. An efficient protocol for clonal micropropagation of mentha.
The plant is aromatic, stimulant and used for allaying nausea, headache and vomiting. Lamiaceae is distributed all over the world and can be found in many environments. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with original publication details. Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. For this reason, discussions of their descriptions, ecological impacts, biological traits. Chemical composition, antifungal and antibiofilm activities.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Peppermint has a wide variety of health and medicinal uses. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the chemical profile of essential oils and antioxidant enzymes activity catalase cat, superoxide dismutase sod, glutathione stransferases gst, and peroxidase pox in mentha. The yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Peppermint mentha piperita is a hybrid between the water mint mentha aquatica and the spearmint mentha spicata characterized by a menthol flavour. Peppermint is a common flavoring agent in foods, and peppermint oil is used to create a pleasant fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. The following origins have been taken into consideration.
Traditional herbal medicinal product for the symptomatic relief. It is cultivated in a temperate region of europe, asia, united states, india and mediterranean countries due to their commercial value and distinct aroma. The volatile constituents from the aerial parts of mentha piperita l. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on. It has been utilized as a medicinal herb for various purposes in local and traditional medicine by folks in iran. It thrives well in humid and temperate climate and most widely cultivated in temperate region of europe, asia, united states, india and mediterranean countries. Chemical composition analysis of the essential oil of.