Mentha royleana
Mentha royleanana, commonly known as Royle's mint, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Himalayan regions, this aromatic plant is valued for its refreshing essential oils. It holds significant medicinal potential, often utilized in traditional practices to treat digestive issues and alleviate respiratory discomfort.
- Scientific name: Mentha royleana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, Mentha royleanana is situated within 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, Mentha royleaną, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Royle's mint, while in Hindi, it is known as Royle ki pudina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. Its distribution extends into China, where it is specifically located in the Tibet region. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented to inhabit Pakistan. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Mentha royleanana, is a member of the mint family, and its medicinal properties are primarily derived from its lush, green leaves. These leaves are characterized by their serrated edges and a distinct aromatic scent that is released when crushed. In traditional herbal applications, the leaves serve as the most significant part of the plant, containing essential oils that are utilized for their refreshing and therapeutic qualities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mentha royleana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mentha royleana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |