Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity

Mentha piperita has both antibacterial and antioxidant activities. The major components of peppermint oil include menthol (29–48%), menthone (20–31%), menthofuran (6.8%) and menthyl acetate (3–10%) representing nearly 90% of the total essential oils (Clark & Memory 1980).

Food Preservation

Mentha Piperita has shown promising effects in the prevention of mold infections in cherry tomato fruit during storage without affecting the quality of the fruit (Guerra et al. 2015).

Dental Application

Although used as a flavouring agent, in a recent study Ashraf et al. (2019) have concluded that Mentha Piperita Essential Oils have a potential use as anti-biofilm agent in toothpaste or mouth washing formulations.

Anti-flatulence

M. spicata essential oil has proven anti-flatulence effects. The properties such as digestive, analgesic and anti-spasmodic effects synergistically act and reduce the flatulence severity in the stomach (Mahboubi 2018). M. spicata has also had positive effects in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other intestinal disorders.

Cosmetics and Therapeutics

In a Final report (Nair 2001) on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water it was was that Mentha Piperita oil, leaf, leaf extract and water were safe as used in cosmetic formulations.

Growth & Development

Adel et al. (2015), have shown a number of positive effects that dietary administration of peppermint has on growth performance, haematological and immune parameters. This study has provided insight into novel applications of peppermint.