Mentha piperita Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Mentha piperita Linn.belongs to Labiatae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Faodanj , Fotanj , N'anaa, Fotanj.
The English Names for this herb are Brandy Mint, Mint, Peppermint.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Fudanj, Phodno, Podina, Pudna.
Pharmacological Actions
Leaves:
AbsorbentAnaestheticAnthelminticAnti-emeticAnti-pruriticAnti-septicAnti-spasmodicAntidoteAppetizerAromaticCarminativeDiaphoreticDiureticEmmenagogueEmollientEnzymes ActivatorExpectorantInsect-repellentLocal AnaestheticPeripheral VasodilatorRefrigerantResolventRubefacientSedativeStimulantStomachicUterine Tonic Oil:
AphrodisiacIncreases Blood Flow to the AreaLocal AnaestheticMild AntisepticNervine Stimulant
Indications
The Indications of Mentha piperita Linn. are Vomiting, Catarrh, Dysmenorrhoea, Flatulence, Nausea, Colic, Infantile Convulsions, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Poor Appetite, Travel Sickness.
The Indications of Leaves of Mentha piperita Linn. are Hiccup, Stomachache, Fever, Sinusitis, Chronic Indigestion, Cholera, Menstrual irregularity, Bronchitis, Stomach Debility.
The Indications of Oil of Mentha piperita Linn. are Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Toothache.
The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Mentha piperita Linn. are Cough, Fever, Jaundice, Cholera, Eczema.
No Contra Indication information is available for Mentha piperita Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Mentha piperita Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Mentha piperita Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Ajeeb, Arq Hazim, Arq Pan, Arq Podinah, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Anarain, Jawarish Podinah, Jawarish Tamr Hindi, Khuban, Laooq Mo'tadil, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Fotinji, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Sangdana Murgh, Qurs Podinah, Ruhe Podinah, Safuf Na'na, Sikanjbin Na'na, Zimad Ushaq compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
| Leaves | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Mentha piperita Linn.. A perennial glabrous strong scented herb. Leaves petioled 2.5-10 cm; acute or obtuse at the base, coarsely serrate, smooth above, rarely sparingly hairy on the nerves below, ovate or oblong-lanceolate, upper smaller, sometimes bracteiform. Whorls in terminal spikes. Spikes cylindric, interrupted below. Bracts minute, pedicels and flowers glabrous, or very sparingly hispid. Calyx often and perhaps a cross between M. viridis Linn.and M. aquatica Linn.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Iran, Kashmir, North America, Pakistan.. It thrives well in humid and temperate climates and is sensitive to drought. It grows well on light calcareous or deep rich loams in open sunny situations.
Odor: The odor of Mentha piperita Linn. is Aromatic
Taste: Pungent
Substitutes
No information regarding Mentha piperita Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Mentha piperita Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Mentha piperita Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
May cause abortion,uterine contraction,hence during pregnancy should be avoided.Being nerves stimulant may increase nervous excitability and anxiety.The oil may cause allergic reactions.Large quantities of herb or its active ingredients are not advised for internal use in children.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mentha piperita Linn.. (work in progress)