Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds
Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds belongs to Labiatae family.
The English name for this herb is Horse mint.
The Urdu names for this herb are Jungali Podina, Podina Nehri.
Description
Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. Mentha longifolia is an aromatic perennial herb. Stem erect, leaves lanceolate, ovate or oblong, tooth, nearly sessile arranged opposite on stem. Stipules absent. Flowers small, lilac in whorls forming slender spike often interrupted below, borne at the ends of branches and forming a lax densely hairy inflorescence. Flower hairy out side. Bracts lanceolate. Sepals sharply 5- tooth, bell shaped, petals 4- lobed, lobes erect, stamen 4, exerted. Fruit, nutlet.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's Leaves are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Condiment, Repellant for insect pests, Stimulant.
Indications
The indication of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds is Opthalmatic diseases.
The indications of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's Leaves are Fever, Digestive Disorders, Headache.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Leaves of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds is Peppermint-scented.
Taste: Leaves: Sharp,Pleasant.
Dosage
None recorded.
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.
Substitutes
No information regarding Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituent of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's Leaves is Essential Oil [0.57%].
Antidotes
No information regarding Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds (Leaves)
Constituent: Essential Oil
Effects: Abortion
Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, large quantities, especially when taken in the form of the extracted essential oil, can cause abortions.