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Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)-A review

Mahendran, G. and Rahman, L.U. · Phytotherapy Research · 2020

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of peppermint (Mentha x piperita) summarises its traditional uses and phytochemistry and its biological effects, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, analgesic, antidiabetic and digestive activities.

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How to cite

Mahendran, G. and Rahman, L.U (2020) 'Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)-A review', Phytotherapy Research, 34(9), pp. 2088-2139. doi:10.1002/ptr.6664

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