AromaDb: A Database of Plant's Aroma Molecules

Plant Details

:Common Name
Bergot mint
:Scientific Name
Mentha citrata
:Introduction

Mentha citrata (Family: Lamiaceae) a perennial herb originalted in central and southern Europe. It is also known as Bergamot mint, Eau-de-cologne Mint, Horsemint, Lemon Mint, Lime Mint, Orange Mint, Pineapple Mint, Su Nanesi, Water Mint, Wild Water Mint, and in Central America Yerba Buena. Even though it is listed here as a species it is probably better to regard it as a cultivar or cultivar group of Mentha aquatica

: Details
This herb has a characteristic lemon odor when crushed. It is sometimes used to make a tea similar to lemonade.

Essential Oils

Serial No. Essential Oil Name
1 Mentha citrata Kiran essential oil

Plant Variety

Serial No.Variety CompoundDetails
1Kiran View Detail

Latest Molecules

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    Scientific Name: (4aR)-3,5,5,9-tetramethyl-1,2,4a,6,7,8-hexahydrobenzo[7]annulene
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    Scientific Name: (1S)-1,6-dimethyl-4-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalene
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