Category Archives: Mint

Antioxidants in Mint

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants are an important component of cell health. Cells require antioxidants for a number of reasons, but perhaps the most importantly, they use them to control oxidation, a process that if left unchecked can significantly negatively affect the health of … Continue reading →

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Mint Monoterpenoids

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mint is an important source of monoterpenoids. These chemicals are responsible for the “minty” taste and aroma associated with mint plants. A number of varieties of mint contain varying levels of terpenoids including spearmint (Mentha spicata), peppermint (Mentha x piperita), … Continue reading →

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Mint species (Lamiaceae) as a Source of Flavonoids

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mint plants (Lamiaceae) are perhaps best known for their characteristic essential oil. This oil has a very distinct minty aroma on account of the volatile oils that it contains. Many of the health effects of the mint family of plants … Continue reading →

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Lamiaceae Family Plants as Antioxidants

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lamiaceae plants are a group of plants that belong to the Lamiaceae or mint family. They have a characteristic “minty” taste and smell that results from the presence of an essential oil contained within the plant tissues. Studies have investigated … Continue reading →

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Lamiaceae Plants as Antimicrobials

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Laminacae plants belong to the mint family of plants. These plants are characterised by their distinctive aroma and taste that results from their essential oils. The essential oils of Lamiaceae plants have been shown to possess significant antimicrobial effects against … Continue reading →

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Lagochilus Plants: Phytochemistry

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lagochilus plants are a group of plants that belong to the mint or Laminaceae family of plants. These plants are native to Central and Southern America and Eastern Asia. There are 44 species of plant in this group and many … Continue reading →

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Rosemary and Peppermint Essential Oils: Anti-Osteoarthritis Treatment?

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mentha piperita (peppermint) is a hybrid plant which is a cross between Mentha spicata (spearmint) and Mentha aquatica (watermint). Peppermint contains around 1.5 % essential oil with menthols as its main active ingredient. Peppermint has been evidenced to provide significant … Continue reading →

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Mint: The Ultimate Garden Plant?

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Mint plants are a group of flowering plants that belong to the Mentha genus within the Lamiaceae family. Mint plants are characterised by their distinctive smell and taste, which is often used to flavour sweets and candies. Mentha spicata is … Continue reading →

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The Fluoride Content of Different Teas

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is almost ubiquitous in food. Because water contains trace amounts of fluoride naturally, and because fluoride is also added to drinking water, the mineral is present in nearly all foods. All drinks made with water are also likely to … Continue reading →

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Carvone: Terpenoid with Central Nervous System Effects

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Carvone is a secondary metabolite produced by a number of plants. Carvone belongs to the terpenoid group of phytochemicals. Terpenoids are molecules consisting of linked isoprene units, and in plants include monoterpenes, diterpenes, and sesquiterpenes. Carvone falls into the category … Continue reading →

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