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 In this series we are learning about medicinal uses of different plant. So today we are going to learn about constiutent present in Spearmint along with their uses, which is as follows:

Spearmint

Biological Source: Mentha spicata

mainly found in European and Asian countries, cultivated in

USA,Bangladesh, China and Indoneasia.

Chemical Constituent:

1. Volatile oil e.g. Carvone, limonene

2. Resin

3. Tannin

Uses:

1. Flavoring agent

2. Carminative(relieving flatulence.)

3. Digestive

4. Spasmolytic(able to relieve spasm of smooth muscle)

5. Diuretic( causing increased passing of urine)

6. Fever, Vomiting, bronchitis

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