Introduction

Mint is used for the common cold, cough, inflammation of the mouth and throat, sinus infections, and respiratory infections. It is also used for digestive problems including heartburn, nausea and other diseases.

Other Details

Essential oil is primary source of menthol which is used in inhales, ointments, pain balms, cough syrups. As flavouring agents in toothpastes, candies, chewings gum, in cosmetics, such as cologens, deodotants, aftershave, lotions, etc.

Reference

1. Khanuja SPS, Shasany Ak, Dhawan S, Darokar MP, Satapathy S, Santha Kumar TR, Saikia D, Patra NK, Bahl JR, Tripathy AK, Kumar S. 2001. Insect tolerant high yeielding mint plant 'Sambhav' of Mentha arvensis L. J Med Arom Pl Sci 23: 117-121.

2. Rajeswara Rao, Bhaskaruni R., et al. "Comparative Composition of Whole Herb, Flowers, Leaves and Stem Oils of Cornmint (Mentha arvensis Lf piperascens Malinvaud ex Holmes)." Journal of Essential Oil Research 12.3 (2000): 357-359.

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