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Mentha Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Mentha piperita |
| English Name |
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Mentha |
| Hindi Name |
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Mint |
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| CATEGORY |
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Carminative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Whole Herb |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| FAMILY |
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Labiatae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to China and is found in following countries :-
Belgium
China
India
Japan
Mexico
Nepal
Philippines
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Characteristic |
| Taste |
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Characteristic |
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N/A |
| Physical
Standards |
| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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N/A |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
| Major |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Volatile oil (0.8%)
Cellulose
Resin
Starch
Gum
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| Minor |
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The drug contains various minor chemical constituents affecting however no specific contents have been identified yet. |
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| CULTIVATION |
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N/A |
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| STORAGE |
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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
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