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Mentha

Medical Definition: Mentha is a genus of the mint family (LAMIACEAE). It is known for species having characteristic flavor and aroma.
Guide Notes: coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATIONS or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther use (IM) if pertinent; Manual
Previously Indexed: Flavoring Agents (1966-2001),Plants, Medicinal (1968-2001)
Mentha Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Mentha piperita - A plant genus of the family LAMIACEAE that is the source of peppermint oil.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Mentha pulegium - A plant genus of the family LAMIACEAE that contains pulegone. Do not confuse with 'American false pennyroyal' (HEDEOMA).
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Mentha spicata - A plant genus of the family LAMIACEAE having characteristic flavor.

Mentha Medical Definitions and Terms

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