Abstract Peppermint (Mentha× piperita L) is a perennial, glabrous and strongly scented herb
belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is cultivated in a temperate region of Europe, Asia …

Recently, numerous side effects of synthetic drugs have lead to using medicinal plants as a
reliable source of new therapy. Pain is a global public health problem with a high impact on …

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of plant growth promoting
rhizobacteria (PGPR) on Mentha piperita grown under drought stress. We performed root …

There is a renewed interest in non-nutritive bioactive compounds of foods and beverages as
'lifespan nutrients' in the risk reduction of non-communicable diseases. Herbal beverages …

Bacterial resistance to multiple antibiotics is a health problem. Essential oils (EOs) possess
antibacterial properties and have been screened as potential sources of novel antimicrobial …

Aromatic plants, also known as herbs and spices, have been used since antiquity as folk
medicine and as preservatives in foods. The best known aromatic plants, such as oregano …

Spices have been used since ancient times. Although they have been employed mainly as
flavoring and coloring agents, their role in food safety and preservation have also been …

This review discusses the relationship between the chemical composition and antioxidant
property of peppermint tisane and essential oil. Phenolic acids (eg rosmarinic and caffeic …

Biofilms are dense population of sessile bacterial cells that adhere to the surface, forming a
matrix composed of exopolysaccharide, proteins and DNA. This matrix is termed as …

Environmental stress represents a major limitation for increasing crop productivity and the
use of natural resources. Most plants are exposed to various types of stress to different …