Crude Drug: Peppermint oil
Biological Source Mentha × piperita
Family Lamiaceae
Official used part Essential oil
Major Marker Constituent Menthol; menthone
Constituentclass Volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Carminative; flavoring
Drug Type Essential oil
Scientific Name Mentha × piperita
Category Volatile oil drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.