corn mint

Mentha arvensis

Mentha arvensis, commonly known as cornmint, is a traditional plant with origins in Europe and Asia. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented; however, it has been employed in various folk remedies for digestive issues and respiratory ailments. Scientific evidence suggests that the oil from Mentha arvensis, particularly when used in combination with Dexrazoxane, may have potential as a dual-action agent to mitigate doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity while maintaining anticancer efficacy. The EFSA Panel has also concluded its safety for use as a sensory additive in animal feed up to 8.8 mg/kg without requiring additional efficacy demonstrations. In terms of environmental impact, untreated wastewater can promote vegetative growth but may alter antioxidant activity and phytochemical distribution among other plants. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded, making it generally safe for use under current understanding.

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最佳证据
D
注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • EFSA工作组得出结论,薄荷油作为动物饲料中的感官添加剂使用至8.8毫克/公斤是安全的,并不需要额外证明其有效性。 D PMID
  • 薄荷属草本植物中的抗癌活性单体,特别是香茅醇,显示出作为双重作用剂的潜力,可能在与Dexrazoxane联合使用时减轻多柔比星引起的心脏毒性,同时保留抗肿瘤活性。 D PMID
  • 未经处理的废水促进了植物生长,但改变了 Mentha arvensis 的抗氧化活性和植物化学物质分布。 D PMID
  • 共记录了64种植物种类,其中高保真度的有 Mentha arvensis 和 Azadirachta indica。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is corn mint?

corn mint (Mentha arvensis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about corn mint?

4 sourced findings are recorded for corn mint; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: EFSA工作组得出结论,薄荷油作为动物饲料中的感官添加剂使用至8.8毫克/公斤是安全的,并不需要额外证明其有效性。

How strong is the evidence for corn mint?

The strongest finding for corn mint carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is corn mint safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for corn mint in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does corn mint interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for corn mint in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of corn mint?

corn mint is also known as: Мята полевая.

Is corn mint a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

来源

  1. T2 Network pharmacology-based therapeutic intervention of Mentha arvensis targeting cancer and doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering aerial parts of Mentha arvensis L. (cornmint oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl). literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Balancing Nutrient Enrichment and Heavy Metal Stress: Impacts of Wastewater Irrigation on Aromatic Crops. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used in Daulat Nagar, Punjab, Pakistan. literature abstract metadata