Mentha: A review on its bioactive compounds and potential health benefits

Mint (Mentha) is a medicinal herb, which possesses lot of bioactive components. Globally, it has been used as flavor enhancer in foods. Due to the presence phenolic acids and flavonoids, considered have greater number antioxidants. linked physiological benefits humans that include protection against microbes; anticancer antiallergenic properties; positive effects reducing blood sugar; analgesic property; cures loose motion, indigestion, gas, irritation bowel syndrome; gives relief from respiratory problems; wound healing activity; good for breastfeeding. The present paper reviews evidence-based research regarding components health mint plant.