Important Bioactive From Plants!
Menthol is a cyclic monoterpenoid found in mint (Mentha) species responsible for the minty taste of peppermint oil. It is known to have local anesthetic and weak k-opiod receptor agonist activity.
Among its possible health benefits:
· Pain Relief
· Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
· Antibacterial
· Cold Symptoms
· Antioxidant
· Cancer
· Anti-obesity
· Antiinflammatory
· Antidiabetic
· Cardioprotective
Excitingly, a number of clinical trials have found peppermint oil (which contains menthol) to be useful for the cramping, pain, and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A meta-analysis of pooled clinical data involving 12 randomized trials with 835 patients found peppermint oil to be safe and effective for the pain and global symptoms in adults with IBS.
hashtag#bioactiveshashtag#medicinalplantshashtag#phytochemicalshashtag#ethnobotanyhashtag#biodiversityhashtag#menthol
*This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.