Morphology and monoterpene biosynthetic capabilities of. It is cultivated in a temperate region of europe, asia, united states, india and mediterranean countries due to their commercial value and distinct aroma. Apercu format pdf enregistrer format pdf classificationtaxinomie. Box 3000, fin90014 university of oulu, finland 2005 oulu, finland abstract peppermint mentha x piperita l.
The following origins have been taken into consideration. Peppermint has a wide variety of health and medicinal uses. The flavoring of foods and oral care products with mint is economically of growing importance. Peppermint tea, brewed from the plant leaves, and the essential oil of peppermint are used in traditional medicines. Mentha piperita 15 ml mentha piperita 15 ml aplicacion. Mentha aquatica x mentha spicata, selon des nombreuses sources. The antifungal activity of the eo was investigated by broth microdilution methods as recommended by clinical and laboratory standards. An updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. Allelopathic activity of spearmint mentha spicata l.
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. Therein, the panel also issued an ida relating to all 10. Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd. Peppermint is a perennial glabrous and strongly scented herb belonging to family lamiaceae. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with. Peppermint is cultivated mainly for its essential oil obtained from freshly grounded leaves by distillation. Indigenous to europe and the middle east, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. Mentha aquatica x mentha suaveolens, selon tela botanica mentha.
Peppermint is a perennial, glabrous and strongly scented herb belonging to family lamiaceae. Dec, 2012 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. For this reason, discussions of their descriptions, ecological impacts, biological traits. Quantity and chemical composition of essential oil of. The eo of airdried sample was obtained by a hydrodistillation method and analyzed by a gas chromatographymass spectrometry gcms. Pdf phytochemical analysis and antibacterial efficacy of. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with original publication details.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. 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. There are numerous species of mint including peppermint, mentha piperita, spearmint, mentha spicata, and cornmint, mentha arvensis. An efficient protocol for clonal micropropagation of mentha. In addition, we used salicylic acid sa and melatonin m, two. For this reason, discussions of their descriptions, ecological impacts, biological traits, legal listings, distributions, and control methods are combined. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates. It was cultivated by the ancient egyptians and documented in the icelandic pharmacopoeia of the thirteenth century. Mentolado, fuerte, herbaceo componentes quimicos principales. However, its effect against liver fibrosis remains unknown.
Peppermint is a common flavoring agent in foods, and peppermint oil is used to create a pleasant fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of. The yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. Mentha also known as mint, from greek mintha, linear b mita is a genus of plants in the family lamiaceae mint family. The present study was designed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of mentha piperita l leaf extract against clinical isolates of urinary tract infections.
An efficient protocol for clonal micropropagation of. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on. It has a pleasant taste and is a popular flavoring for food and drink. Short incubation periods with the polar dye lucifer yellow iodoacetamide mr660 resulted in a uniform. It is used to help treat the common cold, to calm inflammations and. As it is difficult to differentiate the specification of peppermint oils mentha x piperita l.
It is occasionally found in the wild with its parent species. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28. Mentha piperita peppermint oil can be found in 48 products. Mints have a long tradition of culinary, fragrance, cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Traditional herbal medicinal product for the symptomatic relief.
It has been utilized as a medicinal herb for various purposes in local and traditional medicine by folks in iran. Chemical composition analysis of the essential oil of. Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. Chemical composition analysis of the essential oil of mentha piperita l. Secretory cells were isolated from the monoterpeneproducing glandular trichomes peltate form of peppermint as clusters of eight cells each. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 125188 with original publication details. Aflatuni, abbas, the yield and essential oil content of mint mentha ssp. 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. Thirty nine 39 and 41 compounds in the essential oil by hydrodistillation and hsspme methods, respectively, were identified in the essential oil of mentha. These isolated structures were shown to be nonspecifically permeable to lowmolecularweight, watersoluble cofactors and substrates. According to its antiseptic activities, there are some. Chemical composition analysis of the essential oil of mentha. A voucher specimen has been deposited in the razi university, research center of agriculture and natural resources, kermanshah, iran herbarium number. Peppermintan important multipurpose medicinal plant 78.
Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of mentha. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of peppermint. Mint has been used for health purposes for several thousand years. The leaves, stems and roots were powdered and extracted following the essawi and srour procedure with slight modification 5. Organic translocation, productivity and essential oil yield of mentha piperita l. The volatile constituents from the aerial parts of mentha piperita l. 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. Its oil is one of the most popular widely used essential oils in food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dental preparations, mouthwashes, soaps. European union herbal monograph on mentha x piperita l.
It is mentioned in records from ancient greece, rome, and egypt. 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. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of. Chemical composition, antifungal and antibiofilm activities. This substance is generally recognized as safe gras as a food additive by the us food and drug administration only in. The wealth of india, 1962 and commonly known as peppermint is a hybrid of m. Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of mentha piperita l. Flavor chemistry of peppermint oil mentha piperita l. Peppermint is a strongly scented herb belonging to.
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. Spearmint and peppermint hare very similar bsiological and ecological attributes. Peppermint mentha piperita is a hybrid between the water mint mentha aquatica and the spearmint mentha spicata characterized by a menthol flavour. The present study investigated the antifibrogenic potential of mpeo and its underlying mechanisms. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Essential oils of some aromatic plants provide an effective nonmedicinal option to control liver fibrosis. Although the genus mentha comprises more than 25 species, the most common one used is.
Mentha piperita is actually a hybrid species bred from spearmint mentha spicata and watermint mentha aquatica. Amended safety assessment of mentha piperita peppermint. Variations in quantity and quality of essential oil eo from the aerial parts of cultivated mentha piperita were determined. Peppermint leaf, and mentha piperita peppermint leaf water. This plant may be known by one or more common names in. Name of the medicinal product to be specified for the individual finished product. 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. Its oil is one of the most popular widely used essential oils in food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dental preparations, mouthwashes, soaps and alcoholic liquors. Draft final amended report on mentha piperita peppermint derived ingredients at the december 45, 2017 panel meeting, he panel issued a t revised tentative amended report for public comment with a safe with qualifications conclusion on 7 of the 10 mentha piperita peppermint derived ingredients mentioned below that. The conclusion also contains a statement indicating that the concentration of pulegone in these ingredients should not exceed 1%.
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