Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Mentha longifolia (L.) Hudsbelongs to Labiatae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Horse mint.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jungali Podina, Podina Nehri.

Pharmacological Actions

Leaves:

  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-septic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Carminative
  • Condiment
  • Repellant for insect pests
  • Stimulant


    • Indications

    The Indication of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds is Opthalmatic diseases.

    The Indications of Leaves of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds are Fever, Digestive Disorders, Headache.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.

    Dosage

    No Dosage information is available for Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.

    Herb's Description

    Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. Mentha longifolia is an aromatic perennial herb. Stem erect, leaves lanceolate, ovate or oblong, tooth, nearly sessile arranged opposite on stem. Stipules absent. Flowers small, lilac in whorls forming slender spike often interrupted below, borne at the ends of branches and forming a lax densely hairy inflorescence. Flower hairy out side. Bracts lanceolate. Sepals sharply 5- tooth, bell shaped, petals 4- lobed, lobes erect, stamen 4, exerted. Fruit, nutlet.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Baltistan, Gilgit.. In Gilgit/Baltistan it is growing on marshy places by sides of streams, spring and water channels.
    Odor: The odor of Leaves of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds is Peppermint-scented
    Taste:
    Leaves: Sharp,Pleasant

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, large quantities of some members of this genus, especially when taken in the form of the extracted essential oil, can cause abortions so some caution is advised.

    Toxicity

    Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds (Leaves):
    Constituent: Essential Oil
    Effects: Abortion
    Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, large quantities, especially when taken in the form of the extracted essential oil, can cause abortions.