Mentha pulegium (Lanmant) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Mentha pulegium (Lanmant) — family Lamiacées.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 3 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 74 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Difficult labour : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Ocytocine (Syntocinon)-like.
   Selon COFFE PN (2024) : A significant increase in uterine weight was observed in the 500 mg/kg treatment. Its effects on the post-coital contraceptive & hormonal activities were evaluated. Selon Azadi S (2023) : Topical drug delivery using nanoemulsions & nanogels is a promising approach to treating skin disorders such as melanoma.
2. Termination of pregnancy : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Mifépristone-like.
   Selon El-Gazar A (2022) : Administration of MP extract/fractions, for three days starting from day 15th of gestation, affected fetal development by disrupting the uterine & placental tissues, or even caused pregnancy termination. Aq.) by UPLC-ESI-MS-TOF, to unravel the constituent’s provoking abortion. Selon COFFE PN (2024) : Hormonal imbalances cause non-receptive conditions, leading to anti-implantation or abortion.
3. Menopause, oestrogen deficiency : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: 17 bêta-oestradiol-like.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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