Mentha arvensis Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Mentha arvensis Linn.belongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Faodanj, Faodanj , Fotanj , N'anaa, Fotanj.
The English Names for this herb are Mint, Peppermint.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Fudanj, Phodno, Podina, Pudna.
Pharmacological Actions
Leaves:
AbsorbentAnti-pruriticAnti-spasmodicAromaticCarminativeDesiccantDiureticEmmenagogueExpectorantFlavouring AgentGastricLocal AnaestheticRefrigerantSedativeStimulantStomachic
Indications
The Indications of Leaves of Mentha arvensis Linn. are Fever, Chorela, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Chronic Indigestion, Menstrual irregularity, Stomach Debility, Hiccup, Stomachache, Liver Pain.
No Contra Indication information is available for Mentha arvensis Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Leaves of Mentha arvensis Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Mentha arvensis Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Ajeeb, Arq Hazim, Arq Pan, Arq Podinah, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Anarain, Jawarish Podinah, Jawarish Tamr Hindi, Khuban, Laooq Mo'tadil, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Fotinji, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Sangdana Murgh, Qurs Podinah, Ruhe Podinah, Safuf Na'na, Sikanjbin Na'na, Zimad Ushaq compounds.
Dosage
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Leaves | 3.000g - 6.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
No information regarding Mentha arvensis Linn.'s description is currently available.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Iran, Kashmir, North America, Pakistan.. It thrives well in humid and temperate climates and is sensitive to drought. it grows well on light calcareous soils or deepish loans in open sunny situations.
Substitutes
No information regarding Mentha arvensis Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Mentha arvensis Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Mentha arvensis Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
The oil may cause allergic reactions. Large quantities of herb or its active ingredients are not advised for internal use in children.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mentha arvensis Linn.. (work in progress)