Exploring Mentha's bioactive compounds and potential health benefits: A review

Mint (Mentha) is a medicinal herb that has several bioactive components. One of the most significant herbal families, Lamiaceae, contains vast range plants having biological and therapeutic uses. The popular members this family are aromatic herbs spices, including thyme, mint, oregano, basil, sage, rosemary, self-heal, hyssop, lemon balm, few others with more restricted All around world, it been used as food flavouring agent. Since, there phenolic acids flavonoids present, assumed to contain antioxidants. Although they flavourings in food, their antibacterial antioxidant capabilities what make them so valuable. In general, peppermint oil its numerous derivatives mouthwash, sweets, alcoholic liqueurs, ice cream, teas, chewing gum, cough drops, toothpaste, jellies, syrups, confections, insect repellents, detergents, soaps. Based on research, current article reviews components health benefits mint. provides thorough assessment peppermint's antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-asthmatic, anti-headache, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, spasmolytic, radioactive properties. Therefore, research studies have lot potential future, must be for human growth. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates about 80% world's population still primarily uses plant-based medications.