Crude Drug: Peppermint
Biological Source Mentha × piperita
Family Lamiaceae
Official used part Leaves and essential oil
Major Marker Constituent Menthol
Constituentclass Volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Carminative; cooling flavoring
Drug Type Leaf
Scientific Name Mentha × piperita
Category Other crude 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.