A review on medicinal uses of peppermint oil
Abstract
Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.), is a medicinal plant that has received more attention from both food and pharmaceutical industries because of its health benefits for. Mint leaves contain the highest amount of antioxidants than any other existing herb. The essential oils that mint is composed of contain phenolic acids, phytosteron, saponins, triterpines, flanovoid, carotenoids, anthocyanins, etc.
Some imp medicinal uses of mint: Treats asthma, digestive, help respiratory system, helps in losing weight, used in skin allergy, hepato protective, oral health care, for memory enhancing, skin benefits, to treat depression, aids in breastfeeding, anticancer.
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