peppermint
Mentha piperita
薄荷（Mentha piperita）是一种多年生草本植物，属于薄荷科，广泛应用于世界各地的传统医学中。传统上，它被用作驱风药、兴奋剂和健胃剂，用于治疗消化不良、绞痛、恶心和痉挛等症状，以及用于治疗支气管炎和感染。关于其治疗功效的科学证据有限，但研究表明，它对某些蚊子的幼虫具有可测量的杀虫活性，但其效果低于标准的化学处理方法。研究还表明，其生长和精油产量受硒和二氧化碳水平的影响。目前尚未记录任何重大的安全问题或明显的药物相互作用。
- 传统用于
- 驱气药 · 兴奋剂
- 传统体系
- 传统 · 西方植物疗法
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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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。
传统用途
科学怎么说
- 研究发现，通过在干旱胁迫前进行叶面喷施硒，可以改善薄荷在干旱条件下的生长和精油产量。
- 二氧化碳水平显著提高了C3和C4植物物种的生长和生理参数，尽管它们之间的程度有所不同。
- 薄荷提取物对按蚊斯氏亚种和埃及伊蚊幼虫显示出可测量的驱化活性，但其有效性低于特米芬松。
- 枯草芽孢杆菌在与其他测试的枯草芽孢杆菌菌株相比，对薄荷光合作用过程和抗氧化防御显示出最显著的增强。
Frequently asked questions
What is peppermint?
peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is peppermint traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record peppermint for: 驱气药, 兴奋剂, 健胃药, 收敛, 绞痛, 消化不良. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use peppermint?
peppermint appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Western phytotherapy.
What does the scientific evidence say about peppermint?
4 sourced findings are recorded for peppermint; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现，通过在干旱胁迫前进行叶面喷施硒，可以改善薄荷在干旱条件下的生长和精油产量。
How strong is the evidence for peppermint?
The strongest finding for peppermint carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is peppermint safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for peppermint in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does peppermint interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for peppermint in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of peppermint?
peppermint is also known as: мята перечная, Menthe poivrée.
Is peppermint 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
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Bacillus spp. Mediated Growth Enhancement and Antioxidative Defence Activation in Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluating Natural Larvicides: Peppermint and Pepper Extracts versus Temephos on Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi Larvae Under Laboratory Conditions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative study on the effect of elevated levels of carbon dioxide on growth and photosynthesis of three selected plant species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effect of selenium application methods on growth, water productivity and essential oil of peppermint (Mentha piperata L.) under drought stress. literature abstract metadata