Mentha arvensis
Corn mint
Mentha arvensis, commonly known as corn mint, is a versatile perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Eurasia, this aromatic plant thrives in damp habitats. Renowned for its refreshing scent, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to aid digestion, soothe gastrointestinal discomfort, and provide cooling relief.
- Scientific name: Mentha arvensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae. Within this family, it is specifically categorized under the genus Mentha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mentha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mentha arvensis, is recognized by various common names across different regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 野薄荷, a name used consistently across multiple linguistic variations including zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, zh-cn, and zh-sg.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 野薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 野薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 野薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 野薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 野薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本薄荷 | Wikidata |
| pl | mięta polna | Wikidata |
| rup | ayazmã | Wikidata |
| or | ପୁଦିନା | Wikidata |
| de | Acker-Minze | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions within Northern Europe. Its distribution can be observed throughout the islands of the Faroe Islands and the rugged terrain of Iceland. Additionally, it is commonly found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to include parts of Great Britain. These specific locations highlight the northern affinity of this medicinal herb.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as corn mint, utilizes various components for its therapeutic properties. The most frequently harvested parts are the green leaves, specifically the aromatic mint leaf, which contains a high concentration of volatile compounds. Within these tissues, the plant produces essential oils that provide its characteristic scent and medicinal potency. Furthermore, the essential oil extracted from the plant is often used in traditional remedies, while the roots can also be utilized in certain herbal preparations to enhance its overall healing profile.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mint leaf | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mint leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mentha arvensis has 51 reported phytochemicals identified across 64 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include menthol, menthone, Cd, chlorophyll, (+)-neomenthol.
- Total chemicals
- 51
- Scientific sources
- 64
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| menthol | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| menthone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-neomenthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-menthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-menthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octadecanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CdCl2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-menthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mentha arvensis has 10 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mentha arvensis has 25 reported medicinal uses identified across 28 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, Aspergillus niger, COVID-19, Candidiasis, E. coli.
- Total uses
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 28
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |