Open AccessChemical Composition and Therapeutic Effect of Mentha Species on Human Physiology
Author(s) -
Irum Naureen,
Aisha Saleem,
Fabiha Sagheer,
Sadia Liaqat,
Sabiha Gull,
Muqadas Fatima,
Zainab Arshad
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
scholars bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2412-9771
pISSN - 2412-897X
DOI - 10.36348/sb.2022.v08i01.004
Subject(s) - antimicrobial , traditional medicine , phytochemical , flavor , food science , mentha arvensis , sugar , generally recognized as safe , chemistry , antioxidant , medicinal herbs , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , essential oil , biochemistry , organic chemistry
Plants are rich in phytochemical compounds that offer a source of dietary ingredients used to treat various ailments and problems. Among medicinal plants, mint (Mentha species) exhibits multiple health beneficial properties, such as prevention from cancer development and anti-obesity, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective effects, as a result of its antioxidant potential, combined with low toxicity and high efficacy. Essential oils from mint have also been found to exert antibacterial activities. Using fresh mint and other herbs and spices in cooking can help a person add flavor while reducing their sodium and sugar intake.