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Mint Leaf Extract

#mint leaf #anti-oxidant

INCI Name
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
IECIC Name
MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Efficacy
Anti-aging, Anti-oxidant
Certification

Mentha arvensis, commonly called as field mint, wild mint or corn mint, is a herbaceous perennial plant generally growin g to 10~60 cm tall. The leaves of M. arvensis has reasonably strong minty flavor with a slight bitterness, and they are used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods and also used for teas.

M. arvensis is often used as a domestic herbal remedy, being valued especially for anti-septic properties and its beneficial effect on digestion. A tea made from the leaves has traditio nally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, diges tive disorders and various minor ailments. It is also used as a

n insect repellent.

*Known active compounds: menthol, menthone, isomenthone, neomenthol, limonene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, tannins, flavonoids