Peppermint leaf

详情

In Chinese herbal medicine corn mint is a popular treatment for colds, sore throats,

sore mouth and tongue,and a host of other conditions ranging from toothache to measles.

 Like peppermint (M. x piperita), it helps tolower the temperature, has anti congestive

properties, and may be taken for dysentery and diarrhea. The juicehas also been used to

treat earache. Corn mint is often combined with ju hua (Chrysanthemum x morifolium)to

treat headaches and bloodshot or sore eyes.

HABITAT AND CULTIVATION

Corn mint is native to temperate regions of the northern hemisphere and is widely cultivated

 in China. Harvested**3 times a year, the best crops are in early summer and early autumn.

Perennial. Have many species and varieties, including orange, pineapple, and apple mint,

peppermint, and spearmint;the last two are the most common. Mints grow in sun or partial

shade and need an enriched soil and regular watering.They spread rapidly unless the roots are

 restricted by underground barriers.

CONSTITUENTS

Corn mint contains a volatile oil comprising mainly menthol (up to *5%) with menthone,

menthyl acetate, camphene,limonene, and other terpenoids.