Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology

1. SPEARMINT پودینہ Garden Mint 1

2. INRODUCTION FAMILY Lamiaceae BOTANICAL NAME Mentha spicata (L.) ENGLISH NAME Spearmint, Garden mint URDU NAME Pudina PART USED Dried leaves, Flower Tops CHEMICAL CLASS Volatile Oils 2

3. Carvone Limonene Dihydrocarveol A cetate Resins & Tannins Phellandrene Menthone 3 CONSTITUENTS

4. CARMINATIVE ANTISPASMODIC ANTICANCER HIRUSTISM STIMULANT FLAVORING AGENT DIGESTIVE DISORDERS 4 USES AND ACTIONS

5. KIDNEY DISORDERS LIVER DISORDERS SKIN RASHES/ IRRITATION CHEST PAIN 5 SIDE EFFECTS

6. SPEARMINT TEA SPEARMINT OIL Required Quantity Applied On Skin 1 Cup Two Times A Day 6 DOSAGE

7. May Increase Drowsiness May Increase Risk Of Liver Damage May Interact With Different Agents 7 DRUG INTERACTION

8. Overdose Kidney Cancer CAUSES 8 TOXICITY

9. Do not use in “Pregnancy” because it may cause damage to uterus. Do not use in “Breast-feeding ” Use cautiously in individuals taking iron because spearmint may inhibit iron absorption. Use cautiously in individuals taking hormonal agents because spearmint may decrease levels of testosterone, FSH and LH. 9 CONTRAINDICATIONS

10. 10 Thank You