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Peppermint means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Peppermint [पेपरमिंट] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Mentha x piperita from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Mentha piperata, Mentha piperita. For the possible medicinal usage of peppermint, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Peppermint [पेपरमिंट] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Peppermint 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 gentilis L. (among others).

2) Peppermint is also identified with Mentha spicata It has the synonym Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. var. undulata (Willd.) Fiori (etc.).

3) Peppermint is also identified with Ocimum americanum It has the synonym Ocimum fruticulosum Burch. (etc.).

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

· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1986)
· Fl. Centre France, ed. 3 (1857)
· Taxon (1994)
· Taxon (1980)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)

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

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Dr. Susheela Sanketh < [February 1948]

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Chapter 32 - Eminence of Dvārakā—as per attendants of Viṣṇu < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]

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