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AB - The genus Mentha L. (Lamiaceae) is distributed all over the world and can be found in many environments. Mentha species, one of the world’s oldest and most popular herbs, are widely used in cooking, in cosmetics, and as alternative or complementary therapy, mainly for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders like flatulence, indigestion, nau - sea, vomiting, anorexia, and ulcerative colitis. Furthermore, it is well documented that the essential oil and extracts of Mentha species possess antimicrobial, fungicidal, anti- viral, insecticidal, and antioxidant properties. The economic importance of mints is also evident; mint oil and its constituents and derivatives are used as flavoring agents throughout the world in food, pharmaceutical, herbal, perfumery, and flavoring indus - try. To provide a scientific basis for their traditional uses, several studies have been conducted to determine the chemical composition of mints and assess their biological activities. This chapter describes the therapeutic effects and uses of Mentha species and their constituents, particularly essential oils and phenolic compounds; some additional biological activities will also be considered. Keywords: Mentha sp., therapeutic effects, uses, composition, biological activities 1. Introduction Mentha is a member of the Lamiaceae which was originally described and named by Jussieu (1789) who gave 
TI - Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Mentha Species
JF - Aromatic and Medicinal Plants - Back to Nature
DO - 10.5772/67291
DA - 2017-03-15
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/unpaywall/chemical-composition-and-biological-activities-of-mentha-species-HI9SajWAEL
DP - DeepDyve
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