Review Article

Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of Mentha spicata

Table 1

Medicinal use of M. spicata.

Used partDosage formTraditional useReferences

LeafDecoctionDiabetes[1]
LeafDecoctionAgainst stomach disorders[2]
Leaf, stemInfusionHeadache, tiredness[16]
Leaf, stemInfusion and decoctionDiabetes[17]
Leaf, flowerInfusion and decoctionAsthma, bronchitis, chest pain, lungs disorder, kidney problems, diuretic[18]
LeafInfusionCold and flu, toothache[19]
Aerial partsInfusionThroat affection[20]
LeafPowderSkin diseases[21]
Whole plantInfusionAphrodisiac, cold, flatulence, headache, tonic, toothache[22]
Leaf, stemDecoctionAgainst the ailments of intestines[23]