Study Biochemistry of Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds.: A Review

Abstract

The Mentha longifolia were found to be a rich source of phytochemical com- pounds like piperitone, piperitone oxide, piperitenone, pulegone, d-limonene, menthone, carvone, menthol, β-caryophyllene, 1,8-cineole, 5,7,4-trihydroxy-6,2,3- trimethoxyflavone, carvone, limonene, tripal, and oxathiane. Mentha longifolia possess antioxidant effect that could be attributed to the presence of phytosterosls, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and specific volatile constituents and antimicrobial and interfere in the treatment of many diseases.