mentha cervina - GARDEN
Mentha oil obtained by distilling the green herb is used in pharmaceutical, flavour, cosmetic and perfume industries. Mints are a group of perennial herbaceous plants, belonging to the family Lamiaceae or Labiatae, which yield essential oil on distillation. Mentha species have been used in indigenous medicine for many centuries and this review attempts to provide an overview on Mentha species’ preventive and curative effects.
Understanding the Context
Mentha species, one of the world’s 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, nau-sea, vomiting, anorexia, and ulcerative colitis. Notable representatives include Mentha piperita (peppermint), Mentha spicata (spearmint), and Mentha arvensis (wild mint). These aromatic plants have long been cultivated and valued for their versatility in traditional medicine, culinary practices, and the fragrance industry. Because of its high efficacy, low toxicity, and antioxidant potential, mint (Mentha species) is one of the medicinal plants with a wide range of health benefits, including anti-obesity, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective effects.
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Key Insights
Results: In this article, we offer an overview of the key characteristics, natural compounds, biological properties, and medicinal uses of the genus Mentha. Current research describes biotechnological techniques such as in vitro culture methods for the production of high-value secondary metabolites. Mentha is a popu-lar plant in Egypt and Arabic countries and is frequently consumed as a hot beverage. It is used in folk medicine for relief of colic and flat-ulence.