Apple mint scientifically known as mentha suaveolens is also known as pineapple mint, woolly mint or roundleafed mint. Printed in the united states of america on acid free paper. Mint, genus mentha, genus of 25 species of fragrant herbs of the mint family lamiaceae. Labiatae family contains many genera and species, fast majority have.
Lamiaceae is distributed all over the world and can be found in many environments. 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. Different types of mint tea and their benefits simple loose. Sep 22, 2015 common name botanical name main constituents of mentha oil japanese mint pepper mint bergamot mint spear mint scotch spear mint garden mint mentha arvensis m.
Printed in the united states of america on acid free paper 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Apr 11, 2020 the cooling sensation in mint teas comes from menthol, an organic compound found in mentha genus of mint family. Pdf morphological and anatomical study of two medicinal plants. The true mints are perennial herbs in the family lamiaceae. The genus is under cultivation from tropical to temperate climate of america, europe, china, brazil, india, etc. In a biological sense, mint is a family of many plants that includes much more than just what we call mint teas. The present invention relates to the development of a novel multiutility vigorously growing robust mint plant ganga of mentha spicata l. This book presents an indepth look at the genus mentha, examining its history and production, as well as. The genus mentha presents an indepth look at the genus, providing information on its. The genus mentha is an important member of the family. Commercially, mint is also an important essential oil bearing plant with wide usage of spearmint, peppermint and corn mint essence. The name of several aromatic labiate plants, mostly of the genus mentha, yielding odoriferous essential oils by distillation. Native to eurasia, north america, southern africa, and australia, mints are widely distributed throughout the temperate areas of the world and have naturalized in many places. Printed in the united states of america on acidfree paper.
In the egyptian flora, the genus mentha is represented by two species. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of six wild mentha. Mints mentha species are widely used as food, medicine, spice, and flavoring agents. Mentha cunninghamii shares a mint odor with other species within the mentha genus, but in appearance is very distinct from many other mints. Continuing in the esteemed tradition of the previous volumes in the medicinal and aromatic plant series, mint. Lamiaceae, previously called labiatae, is the mint family of flowering. These are most easily recognised by the characteristic spearmint scent and glabrous or subglabrous lanceolate or ovatelanceolate. Several mint species are distributed in the world for cultivation as industrial crops. The species have square stems, opposite, aromatic leaves, and a stoloniferous creeping rootstock. Genus mentha, a member of lamiaceae family, encompasses a series of species used on an industrial scale and with a welldescribed and developed culture process. Genus mentha definition of genus mentha by the free dictionary. The antioxidant activity of mint extracts was evaluated by measuring the free radical sa dpph, the. Mentha mint plants genus mentha asterid dicot genus genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs family.
With the aim of investigating potential central nervous system cns activities of traditional medicinal plants, four species and one hybrid of the genus mentha m. Glandular trichome menthyl acetate peltate trichome mentha species scotch spearmint. Polyphenolic and essential oil composition of mentha and. Peppermint and spearmint, two of the most popular mint teas, both belong to mentha genus, and both contain menthol. Mint is a perennial herb that is propagated by root division or rooting cuttings in water. Dec, 2006 for thousands of years mint has enjoyed an honored place in pharmacopoeias and kitchen cupboards in india, china, europe, north america, and elsewhere. Mints are aromatic plants with a tradition as medicinal remedies and culinary herbs. The genus mentha presents an indepth look at the genus, providing information on its history, production, chemical constituents, market trends, and medicinal and nutritional uses. Mint, botanically mentha, a genus of labiate plants, comprising about twenty species of perennial herbs, widely distributed throughout the temperate and subtropical portions of the globe, but chiefly in the temperate regions of the old world. Mzin4 isfahan mint mentha spicata isfahan, iran iarc in the evaluation of 12 mint accessions a range of 114 for mzin5 piperita2 mentha longifolia kashan, iran iarc mzin3 to 244 mg kg 1 fe for mzin2 both belonging to mzin6 poneh mentha longifolia isfahan, iran iarc m. There are many varieties of the mint plant, and most fall under the genus mentha. Pennyroyal, mentha pulegium, is a plant in the mint genus whose leaves release a spearmintlike fragrance when crushed. Mentha mint is a genus of about 25 species and many hundreds of varieties of flowering plants in the family lamiaceae mint family.
Pdf iron and magnesium concentrations of mint accessions. Mint genus is a large group of wellknown perennial herbs, which are. Today the amount of essential oils produced from the four major mint species cornmint, peppermint, native spearmint, and scotch spearmint exceeds 23,000 metric tonnes annually with a market value. The flowers are arranged in axillary clusters cymes. It is a slender, wiry, prostrate perennial plant, with a creeping rhizome.
It has been suggested that it may actually be more closely related to members of the micromeria genus. Mint is known for adding a fresh flavor to mint chocolate chip ice cream, mojito cocktails, and lamb dishes. Abstract the genus mentha mint belongs to the lamiaceae family, which includes 25 to 30 species. Extracts of this genus are traditionally used as foods and are highly valued due to the presence of significant amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds. Mint is the name for over a dozen plant species, including peppermint and spearmint, that belong to the genus mentha. This is one of the tangiest of the fruitflavored mints. Species change change source mentha aquatica water mint or marsh mint. Indigenous to europe and the middle east, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. The taxonomy of genus mentha is complicated and within the genus, more. Full text pdf journal of applied pharmaceutical science. Neuroprotective and neurochemical properties of mint extracts. Comparison of chemical composition and colour parameters of. Health benefits of mint mint is the name for over a dozen plant species, including peppermint and spearmint, that belong to the genus mentha. Mint botany synonyms, mint botany pronunciation, mint botany translation, english dictionary definition of mint botany.
Plants of the genus mentha are a source of essential oils contained in epidermal glands, and of a variety of phenolic compounds, tannins, terpenes, terpenoids, quinones, coumarins. An overview of its classification and relationships. It is a perennial plant belongs to the genus of mentha. Because of the strong fragrance, it is often found as an additive to bath products and aromatherapy. Among medicinal plants, mint mentha species exhibits multiple health beneficial properties, such as prevention from cancer development and antiobesity, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, and cardioprotective effects, as a result of its. Menthae piperitae folium daun mint nama tanaman asal. Printed in the united states of america on acid free paper 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 international standard book number10. Jun 01, 2007 the genus mentha is the most important in the labiatae family because of the various essential oils that can be isolated through hydrodistillatioin, water and steam distillation, hydrodiffusion, and expression cold processing and that have high economic value, including corn mint the source of natural menthol, peppermint, scotch spearmint. Pdf evaluation of oil compositions of iranian mints mentha.
It enjoys a damp location, shaded from strong afternoon sun, and rich soil. The mentha genus includes 2530 species that are widely grown in temperate areas around the world, particularly in europe, north america, north africa, asia minor, northern parts of iran and near east syria, ethiopia, but nowadays, it is cultivated throughout all regions of the world. The genus mentha is the most important in the labiatae family because of the various essential oils that can be isolated through hydrodistillatioin, water and steam distillation, hydrodiffusion, and expression cold processing and that have high economic value, including corn mint the source of natural menthol, peppermint, scotch spearmint. Amitava dasgupta, in accurate results in the clinical laboratory second edition, 2019. Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2018, 317 2, 11071112. Species within mentha have a subcosmopolitan distribution across europe, africa, asia, australia, and north america. Transition metalpromoted free radical reactions in organic. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia mentha also known as mint, from greek mintha, linear b mita is a genus of plants in the family lamiaceae mint family.
Mint leaves health benefits, nutrients, preparation, and more. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap. Pdf evaluation of oil compositions of iranian mints. Phenolic composition and functional properties of wild mint mentha. Among medicinal plants, mint mentha species exhibits. The most commonly used mints in food are spearmint mentha spicata l, peppermint mentha piperita l, horsemint mentha cogifolia and vornmint mentha arvenisi l14.
Mitcham peppermint arose in england as a hybrid of m. Request pdf on nov 3, 2007, tad turgeon and others published mint. It belongs to the scientific family lamiaceae that also includes many of the other important aromatic cooking herbs, like basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, and catnip. Mentha simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Present study describes the antimicrobial activity and free radical scavenging capacity rsc. Powerpoint ppt presentation free to view mint floor coverings products carpet to hardwood and tile. Mentha also known as mint, from greek mintha, linear b mita is a genus of plants in the family lamiaceae mint family. Topics in this book are relevant to various industries including mint growers. The genus mentha medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles 9780849307799. For thousands of years mint has enjoyed an honored place in pharmacopoeias and kitchen cupboards in india, china, europe, north america, and elsewhere.
Among these is genus mentha from which we choose two species, mentha spicata. Accumulation of free radicals results in oxidative stress in the human. This book presents an indepth look at the genus mentha, examining its history and production, as well as its medicinal and nutritional uses. Mint genus is a large group of wellknown perennial herbs, which are widely spread over the temperate parts of the world. Although it is a nativegenus of the mediterranean regions, it cultivatedall over the world for its use. Today the amount of essential oils produced from the four major mint species cornmint, peppermint, native spearmint.
Genus mentha noun the noun genus mentha has 1 sense 1. Characterization, activities, and ethnobotanical uses of. Traditionally, pennyroyal has been brewed as a tea to be ingested in small. Medicinal plants and their derived compounds have drawn the attention of researchers due to their considerable impact on human health. Z 350 1949 one can expect to find the garden mint, mentha spicata l. Nov 03, 2007 chemical elements of algerian mentha spicata l. Many essential oil chemotypes show distinct aromatic flavor conferred by. Much confusion exists in the identification of mentha species because floras frequently apply the wrong names to species descriptions, and also because hybrids are common. The genus mentha find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply. Boca raton, florida, united states of america pp 519 522. Humans have used mentha species for approximately 2,000 years.
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