[HTML][HTML] Peppermint essential oil: Its phytochemistry, biological activity, pharmacological effect and application

H Zhao, S Ren, H Yang, S Tang, C Guo, M Liu… - Biomedicine & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Mentha (also known as peppermint), a genus of plants in the taxonomic family Lamiaceae
(mint family), is widely distributed throughout temperate regions of the world. Mentha …

[HTML][HTML] Medicinal plants used for anxiety, depression, or stress treatment: An update

M Kenda, N Kočevar Glavač, M Nagy… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental disorders, which are on the rise worldwide, are
indications that pharmacological therapy can have serious adverse effects, which is why …

TRPM8 is the principal mediator of menthol-induced analgesia of acute and inflammatory pain

B Liu, L Fan, S Balakrishna, A Sui, JB Morris, SE Jordt - Pain®, 2013 - Elsevier
Menthol, the cooling natural product of peppermint, is widely used in medicinal preparations
for the relief of acute and inflammatory pain in sports injuries, arthritis, and other painful …

[HTML][HTML] Herbal medicines—are they effective and safe during pregnancy?

B Sarecka-Hujar, B Szulc-Musioł - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Since the teratogenicity of Thalidomide has been proven, herbal products are more
commonly used in pregnancy to not only relieve morning sickness but also to fight infections …

[HTML][HTML] Volatile Terpenes and Brain Function: Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita L. Essential Oil with In Vitro Properties Relevant …

D Kennedy, E Okello, P Chazot, MJ Howes… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Background: Extracts of several members of the monoterpene-rich Lamiaceae sub-family
Nepetoideae, including those from the Salvia (sage), Melissa (Lemon balm) and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of aromatherapy with peppermint oil on the severity of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

N Joulaeerad, G Ozgoli, H Hajimehdipoor… - … of reproduction & …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Nausea and vomiting are common complaints in the first half of pregnancy.
These symptoms can significantly affect a person's personal and professional life …

[HTML][HTML] Antispasmodic effect of essential oils and their constituents: A review

SC Heghes, O Vostinaru, LM Rus, C Mogosan, CA Iuga… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
The antispasmodic effect of drugs is used for the symptomatic treatment of cramping and
discomfort affecting smooth muscles from the gastrointestinal, billiary or genitourinary tract in …

[HTML][HTML] Diet and functional dyspepsia: Clinical correlates and therapeutic perspectives

M Pesce, M Cargiolli, S Cassarano… - World journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hypervigilance and symptoms anticipation, visceral hypersensitivity and gastroduodenal
sensorimotor abnormalities account for the varied clinical presentation of functional …

[HTML][HTML] Cellular and molecular targets of menthol actions

M Oz, EG El Nebrisi, KHS Yang, FC Howarth… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Menthol belongs to monoterpene class of a structurally diverse group of phytochemicals
found in plant-derived essential oils. Menthol is widely used in pharmaceuticals …

[HTML][HTML] Nutritional and behavioral countermeasures as medication approaches to relieve motion sickness: a comprehensive review

G Rahimzadeh, A Tay, N Travica, K Lacy, S Mohamed… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
The mismatch in signals perceived by the vestibular and visual systems to the brain, also
referred to as motion sickness syndrome, has been diagnosed as a challenging condition …