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Mentha arvensis Linn.

Mentha arvensis Linn.

Mentha arvensis Linn. belongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Faodanj, Faodanj , Fotanj , N'anaa, Fotanj.

The English names for this herb are Mint, Peppermint.

The Urdu names for this herb are Fudanj, Phodno, Podina , Pudna.

Warning: The oil may cause allergic reactions. Large quantities of herb or its active ingredients are not advised for internal use in children.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Mentha arvensis Linn.'s Leaves are Absorbent, Anti-pruritic, Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic, Carminative, Desiccant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Flavouring Agent, Gastric, Local Anaesthetic, Refrigerant, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Mentha arvensis Linn.'s Leaves is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Leaves3.000 – 6.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Mentha arvensis Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Ajeeb, Arq Hazim, Arq Pan, Arq Podinah, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Anarain, Jawarish Podinah, Jawarish Tamr Hindi, Khuban, Laooq Mo'tadil, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Fotinji, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Sangdana Murgh, Qurs Podinah, Ruhe Podinah, Safuf Na'na, Sikanjbin Na'na, Zimad Ushaq.

Substitutes

The substitute of Mentha arvensis Linn.'s Oil is Mentha piperita Linn. (Oil).

Active Constituents

No information regarding Mentha arvensis Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Mentha arvensis Linn.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mentha arvensis Linn.. (work in progress)