Mentha piperita is actually a hybrid species bred from spearmint mentha spicata and watermint mentha. It has declined as a weed of cultivated land, and this may partly account for the significant loss from the english midlands northwards. Plant information taken from the plants for a future. Mentha oil and its constituents and derivatives are used in. Braun mentha alberti sennen mentha allionii boreau mentha angustifolia schreb. Mentha canadensis, the related species, is also included in mentha arvensis by some authors as two. The oil reduces redness and calms irritation and itchiness, while simultaneously cooling the skin. This page was last edited on 31 january 2020, at 11. Mentha arvensis essential oil cornmint essential oil. In india major farmers prefer to grow cornmint mentha arvensis instead of peppermint mentha piperita. It is native to the temperate regions of europe and western and central asia.
Mentha piperita is actually a hybrid species bred from spearmint mentha spicata and watermint mentha aquatica. Mentha arvensis is a perennial plant belonging to the mentha genus. Mentha arvensis wild mint is a herbaceous perennial plant up to 2 feet 60 cm. There are numerous species of mint including peppermint, mentha piperita, spearmint, mentha spicata, and cornmint, mentha arvensis. Horsemintbergamot mint from mentha citrata production is dominated by mentha arvensis.
Comparative aroma profile of mentha arvensis rn mint. They get a higher price for their cornmint crop because it has a higher percentage of menthol 7080%. Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd. Menthol crystal and mentha oil manufacturing industry. Japanese mint mentha arvensis popularly known as menthol mint is a source of natural menthol which is widely used in pharmaceutical and flavour industries.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Plant propagation protocol for mentha arvensis esrm 412. Mentha arvensis oil is contraindicated in patients with bile duct obstruction, gallbladder inflammation. Pdf mentha arvensis has been used as analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic. Pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l. Anticandida activity of mentha arvensis and turnera. Description also referred to as hindi or wild mint.
Some scientists ascertain that this species is the same species as mentha canadensis. It has a circumboreal distribution, being native to the temperate regions of europe and western and central asia, east to the himalaya and eastern siberia, and north america. General characteristics mentha oil is obtained by steam distillation of mentha arvensis leaves. A large image of mentha arvensis wild mint from the usda plants database. Mentha arvensis simple english wikipedia, the free.
Mints have a long tradition of culinary, fragrance, cosmetic and therapeutic applications. The cultivation of mentha arvensis was started around 1870 in japan so it is also called japani mint than extant. Antibacterial activity, mentha arvensis, ethanolic extract. We dig bareroot plants from our outdoor beds and ship them aprilmay and october. Its common names include field mint, wild mint or corn mint. Download includes an excel spreadsheet of the attributes, and a pdf explaining the background and nomenclature. Wild mint mentha arvensis is a species first described by linnaeus in europe. May 01, 2020 peppermint essential oil is derived from the leaves of mentha piperita, which belongs to the lamiaceae family the genus mentha comprises of over 20 individual species with a diversity of varieties and chemotypes, most of which have aromatic foliage that contain essential oil.
The stored chickpea seeds were dominated by aspergillus flavus 46. Mints mint wild field mentha arvensis plant life forms. Flora category vascular exotic structural class dicotyledonous herbs other than composites. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species range overlap. It is in flower from may to october, and the seeds ripen from july to october. Cirumboreal distribution temperate regions of europe and western and central asia, east to the himalaya and eastern siberia, and north america. India is the worlds dominant producer of crude mentha arvensis oil, and exporter of its processed derivative, natural menthol. Mentha arvensis online atlas of the british and irish flora. Analysis of the database reveals that a substantial decline has occurred since 1950. Mentha oil is a colorless or pale yellow, clear liquid. The business was started jointly with a small quantity but big dream. Mentha a family held business house was founded in 1971 by mr.
The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 124385 with original publication details. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It has been intentionally introduced into north america. Mentha arvensis is suitable in usda hardiness zone. Mentha arvensis common name corn mint family lamiaceae authority mentha arvensis l. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. 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. Peppermint yields only 3545% menthol and a lower price at harvest. Leela, in handbook of herbs and spices, volume 3, 2006. The chemical composition of the essential oil from japanese mint mentha arvensis l.
While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. This cool and refreshing essential oil is best used in aromatherapy to sharpen the mind and increase mental acuity and focus. According to the university of michigan herbarium, there is some evidence the north american species is derived from ancient hybridization of european mentha species. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Mentha arvensis wild mint world of flowering plants. Mentha arvensis linn ma in one such herb belonging to the family lamiaceae and is a common edible and aromatic perennial herb cultivated throughout india. Article pdf available in international research journal of pharmacy 28. This mint plant is found in various parts of europe, asia and north america. Mentha arvensis lamms tongues, or stinkin nettle is a species o mint wi a circumboreal distribution. This page was last edited on 29 september 2016, at 06. The effects of mentha arvensis oil in pregnancy and lactation are unknown due to insufficient reliable information, so use should be avoided for these patients. It is widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and flavoring industries sharma et al, 2001. Subhash nanda, now managing directorcumchairman of the company.
Content and chemical composition of peppermint oil and cornmint oil essential oils are multicomponent mixtures of secondary plant volatiles produced by steam or. Mentha arvensis and peppermint mentha piperita citeseerx. This status has been achieved through superior product price competitiveness resulting from progressive agronomic improvements that include a transition from cultivation of this mint as a semiperennial to an annual crop. They arrive to you dormant, with little to no topgrowth bareroot, packed in peat moss. Note that the pdf version is the booklet as published, whereas the excel spreadsheet incorporates.
Mentha arvensis essential oil cornmint posted november 30, 2012 by jeff callahan. D aerial parts of mentha arvensis linn were pulverized and. We are among the few still employing this production method, which is labor intensive but plantfriendly. Pdf essential oil composition and chemoarrays of menthol. It has a characteristic, pleasant aroma and has a pungent taste, followed by a cool aftertaste. It has to do with the price they can get per acre of crop produced. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Download fulltext pdf an updated overview on peppermint mentha piperita l.
It is native tae the temperate regions o europe an wastren an central asie, east tae the himalaya an eastren siberie, an north americae. Tracheophyta magnoliopsida lamiaceae mentha mentha arvensis. Essential oil composition and chemoarrays of menthol mint mentha arvensis l. Braun mentha agrestris sole mentha albaecarolinae heinr. Large image for mentha arvensis wild mint usda plants. Mentha species have been known to man for a long time and are used in all continents of the world. Polyphenolic and essential oil composition of mentha and. It has a creeping rootstock from which grow erect or semisprawling squarish stems. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for a composite list of weeds of the u. D aerial parts of mentha arvensis linn were pulverized and the powd er dm a il 600 g w s ce n. Aqu e ous xtracts f the aerial parts of mentha arvensis linn. Leaves powdered and sprinkled on meat and berries was used as a bug repellant. P r ep a tion of aqueous x c of th aerial parts of mentha arvensis linn. The medicinal plants are being therapeutically exploited throughout the.
No interactions between mentha arvensis oil and drugs, herbs, supplements, foods, or lab tests are known. Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity of mentha. Therefore, the antifungal and insecticidal potential of mentha arvensis essential oil was evaluated to determine whether this could be an eco. Mentha arvensis simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The cultivation of mentha arvensis was started around 1870 in japan so it is also called japani mint than extant in brazil, china and formosa etc. Mentha arvensis also known as field mint wild mint, or corn mint is a species of mentha genera, family lamiaceae. Mentha arvensis, mentha arvensis essential oil, mentha. Mentha arvensis, the corn mint, field mint, or wild mint, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family lamiaceae. United states, co, nm, az, ut, four corners vicinity, within 150 miles of the corners. Generally, lower elevations are best suited for mentha arvensis.
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