Common Horse Mint

Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Common Horse Mint, scientifically known as Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Renowned for its aromatic, serrated leaves, this vigorous plant offers therapeutic benefits, including digestive support and antimicrobial properties. It thrives in moist habitats, serving as a versatile botanical remedy.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Common Horse Mint · Horse Mint
Scientific synonyms
Mentha Hispidula · Mentha Longifolia Var. Cuspidata · 433 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Menta de caballo

German:

  • Ross-Minze (Unterart)
  • Rossminze

French:

  • Menthe sylvestre

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, this medicinal specimen is identified by its genus, Mentha.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Mentha

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be traced as far north as Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, it is commonly found within the borders of Germany and Belgium. The species also inhabits the mountainous and central landscapes of Austria. Finally, its geographical range extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia.

Region Area
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe France

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-PIPERITENONE OXIDE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, BETA-FARNESENE, CARVACROL, Fatty acids.

Chemicals reported in Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-PIPERITENONE OXIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-FARNESENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CARVACROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fatty acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Germacrene D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linalool 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
P-CYMENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Piperitenone oxide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rotundifoline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-PIPERITENONE OXIDE

  1. Dr. Duke

BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

  1. Dr. Duke

BETA-FARNESENE

  1. Dr. Duke

CARVACROL

  1. Natural product communications

Fatty acids

  1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Germacrene D

  1. Dr. Duke

Linalool

  1. Natural product communications

P-CYMENE

  1. Natural product communications

Piperitenone oxide

  1. Natural product communications

Rotundifoline

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiacetylcholinesterase, Antigenotoxic, Pesticide, Pheromone.

Activities reported in Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiacetylcholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antigenotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pesticide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pheromone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiacetylcholinesterase

  1. Dr. Duke

Antigenotoxic

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Pesticide

  1. Dr. Duke

Pheromone

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EOs, methanol extract of the aerial parts.

Preparations reported for Mentha longifolia subsp. longifolia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Eos 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extract of the aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Eos

  1. Natural product communications

Methanol extract of the aerial parts

  1. Fitoterapia