Mentha's Details & Specifications

   (2 diseases can be cured by mentha. Click here to find more)
 
Botanical Name :  Mentha piperita
Hindi Name :  Mint (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Mentha
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Category

:  Carminative
 
 

Source

Whole Herb :  Fresh and dried
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Family

:  Labiatae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to China and is found in following countries :- Belgium China India Japan Mexico Nepal Philippines
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Mentha
Taste :  N/A
Size :  N/A
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  N/A
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Volatile oil (0.8%) Cellulose Resin Starch Gum
 
Minor
The drug contains various minor chemical constituents affecting however no specific contents have been identified yet.
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture