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Mentha piperita Linn.

Mentha piperita Linn.

Mentha piperita Linn. belongs to Labiatae family.

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

The English names for this herb are Brandy Mint, Mint, Peppermint.

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

Warning: May cause abortion,uterine contraction,hence during pregnancy should be avoided.Being nerves stimulant may increase nervous excitability and anxiety.The oil may cause allergic reactions.Large quantities of herb or its active ingredients are not advised for internal use in children.

Description

Mentha piperita Linn.. A perennial glabrous strong scented herb. Leaves petioled 2.5-10 cm; acute or obtuse at the base, coarsely serrate, smooth above, rarely sparingly hairy on the nerves below, ovate or oblong-lanceolate, upper smaller, sometimes bracteiform. Whorls in terminal spikes. Spikes cylindric, interrupted below. Bracts minute, pedicels and flowers glabrous, or very sparingly hispid. Calyx often and perhaps a cross between M. viridis Linn.and M. aquatica Linn.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Mentha piperita Linn.'s Leaves are Absorbent, Anaesthetic, Anthelmintic, Anti-emetic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Antidote, Appetizer, Aromatic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Enzymes Activator, Expectorant, Insect-repellent, Local Anaesthetic, Peripheral Vasodilator, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Uterine Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Mentha piperita Linn.'s Oil are Aphrodisiac, Increases Blood Flow to the Area, Local Anaesthetic, Mild Antiseptic, Nervine Stimulant.

Indications

The indications of Mentha piperita Linn.'s Decoction (leaves) are Cough, Fever, Jaundice, Cholera, Eczema.

The indications of Mentha piperita Linn. are Vomiting, Catarrh, Dysmenorrhoea, Flatulence, Nausea, Colic, Infantile Convulsions, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Poor Appetite, Travel Sickness.

The indications of Mentha piperita Linn.'s Leaves are Hiccup, Stomachache, Fever, Sinusitis, Chronic Indigestion, Cholera, Menstrual irregularity, Bronchitis, Stomach Debility.

The indications of Mentha piperita Linn.'s Oil are Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Toothache.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Mentha piperita Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Mentha piperita Linn. is Aromatic.

Taste: Pungent.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb3.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Leaves0.000 – 0.000 -N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Mentha piperita 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 piperita Linn. is Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Mentha piperita Linn. are Amyl Alcohol, Azulenes, Cineole, Flavonoids, Limonene, Menthol, Menthone, Methyl Acetate, Phellandrine, Resins, Tannin, Volatile Oil.

The active constituents of Mentha piperita Linn.'s Oil are Carene, Citronellol, D-Carvone, D-Sylvestrene, Menthol.

Antidotes

The antidote of Mentha piperita Linn. is Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston.

Toxicity

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