Mint, or Mentha arvensis, is a well-known medicinal and aromatic plant. It is an annual plant
that is cultivated under irrigation in tropical and subtropical countries. Its cultivation is
important for a variety of reasons, including food flavouring, medical applications, essential
oil applications, and traditional uses. Its essential oil contains phenolic, aldehydes, ketones,
and carbs, among other things. Mentha arvensis essential oil contains a significant amount of
menthol. Menthol is used in a variety of industries, including food, cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals, and by-products. Depending on the species or cultivars, as well as
cultivation conditions such as weather, irrigation, soil type, pruning, and other agronomical
procedures, there are different types or variations of menthol found in Mentha arvensis.
Botany, morphology, and ecology are all fascinating and useful. Changes in factors such as
pH, temperature, and soil nutritional qualities have a significant impact on its growth rate.
Traditional methods for Mentha arvensis oil production in poor nations include essential oil
extraction and post-harvest analysis. For the future, more research into oil extraction
technologies, optimising production per hectare, and optimum preservation is required,
particularly in the post-harvest of mint leaves and roots.
Keywords: Mentha arvensis, Phytochemical properties, Pharmacological Properties,
Herbal Medicine, Ethnopharmacology
Publication date: 01/04/2022
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.4.5986
