Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Japanese mint in English is the name of a plant defined with Mentha arvensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mentha parietariifolia Becker ex C.A. Strail (among others).

2) Japanese mint is also identified with Mentha canadensis It has the synonym Mentha arvensis var. haplocalyx Briq. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1841)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Fl. Centre France, ed. 3 (1857)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1897)
· Acta Bot. Yunnan. (1996)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Japanese mint, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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Ancient Science of Life

Impact of planting time and density on peppermint yield and quality. < [Volume 18 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1999]

Harvest management studies on jor lab 1-2 an improved strain of lemongrass < [Volume 16 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1996]

Potential of herbal medicines in modern medical therapy < [Volume 4 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1984]

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