Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

SPEARMINT

پودینہGarden

Mint

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2INRODUCTIONFAMILY Lamiaceae BOTANICAL NAME

Mentha spicata (L.)

ENGLISH NAME Spearmint, Garden mint

URDU NAME PudinaPART USED Dried leaves,

Flower TopsCHEMICAL CLASS

Volatile Oils

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Carvone Limonene Dihydrocarveol AcetateResins &

TanninsPhellandrene Menthone

CONSTITUENTS

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CARMINATIVEANTISPASMODIC

ANTICANCERHIRUSTISM

STIMULANTFLAVORING AGENT

DIGESTIVE DISORDERSUSES AND ACTIONS

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K IDNEY DISORDERS L IVER DISORDERS SKIN RASHES/ IRRITATION CHEST PAIN

SIDE EFFECTS

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SPEARMINT TEA

SPEARMINT OILRequired Quantity Applied On Skin

1 Cup Two Times A Day

DOSAGE

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May Increase DrowsinessMay Increase Risk Of

Liver DamageMay Interact With Different Agents

DRUG INTERACTION

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Overdose

Kidney Cancer

CAUSES

TOXICITY

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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.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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