MENTHA PIPERITA L. STUDY OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF ITS LEAVES
Keywords:
Mentha piperita L., peppermint, menthol, rosmarinic acid, amino acids, adaptogen, antispasmodic, essential oil, introductionAbstract
This study is devoted to investigating the biochemical composition, nutritional value, and pharmaceutical potential of Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.). During the research, the essential oils, phenolic compounds, and amino acid complexes of the plant leaves were analyzed using modern analytical methods.
The results revealed that peppermint raw material is dominated by menthol (45-55%), rosmarinic acid (52.14%), and flavonoids (11.30%), which determine its high therapeutic efficacy. Additionally, a total of 11.40% amino acids were identified in the leaf composition, with 4.62% consisting of essential types. The study demonstrates the antispasmodic, antiseptic, sedative, and cardiotropic properties of peppermint extract, as well as its adaptogenic potential to increase the body's resistance to stress.
The obtained data indicate that the cultivation of Mentha piperita L. under the Republic's climatic conditions is of great importance in creating a strategic raw material base for the pharmaceutical, dietetic, and functional food industries as an import-substituting product.
