Advances in the study of chemical composition and pharmacological effects of Mentha haplocalyx

Abstract

Mentha haplocalyx is an important medicinal and edible plant, which has been used in many industries such as food, cosmetics medicine, and health. Here, we sorted out the recent articles related to Mentha haplocalyx at home and abroad, and summarized the research progress of chemical components and pharmacological effects of Mentha haplocalyx, so as to provide recent knowledge to understand Mentha haplocalyx and its usage. It was found that the main part of Mentha haplocalyx was cool and pungent and had many pharmacological effects, such as antiviral, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, analgesic, expectorant, cholagogic effects. These findings could support the usage of Mentha haplocalyx in clinical practice. In conclusion, as a kind of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mentha haplocalyx is not only in great demand, cheap, and easy to obtain, but also has many pharmacological effects so as to support its clinical usage. This review provides a reference for the basic and clinical research of Mentha haplocalyx in the treatment and prevention of human diseases.