Phytochemical and Pharmacological Insights into Mentha asiatica Boriss.: A Promising Antimicrobial Plant
Baimakhanova B. Sadanov A. Baimakhanova G. Tluebekova D. Amangeldi A. Turlybaeva Z. Ratnikova I. Nurgaliyeva Z. Seisebayeva R. Ussipbek B. Umbetyarova L. Amirkhanova A. Seitimova G. Turgumbayeva A.
February 2025Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Molecules
2025#30Issue 3
Mentha asiatica Boriss., a species native to Central Asia, has garnered significant attention for its diverse phytochemical profile and antimicrobial potential. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the antimicrobial activities of M. asiatica, focusing on its essential oils and other bioactive constituents. The study contextualizes the importance of natural antimicrobials in the era of rising antibiotic resistance and highlights the plant’s traditional use in ethnomedicine. The main methodologies explored include gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for phytochemical characterization and various in vitro assays to assess antimicrobial efficacy against bacterial and fungal pathogens. The essential oils of M. asiatica demonstrate a broad spectrum of activity, attributed to compounds such as menthol, menthone, and carvone. Other phytochemicals, including sesquiterpenes and terpenoids, also contribute to its bioactivity. The review underscores the potential of M. asiatica as a source of novel antimicrobial agents and calls for further research into its mechanisms of action, bioavailability, and safety profiles. The findings position M. asiatica as a promising candidate for developing plant-based antimicrobial formulations, addressing critical needs in healthcare and food preservation.
antimicrobial activity , Asian mint , bioactive compounds , essential oils , extraction , GC–MS analysis , Mentha asiaticaBoriss , phytochemical composition
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School of Pediatrics, Department of Outpatient Pediatrics. S.D, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Department of Biophysics, Biomedicine and Neuroscience, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
School of Pharmacy, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Tole-bi 94, Almaty, 050012, Kazakhstan
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
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School of Pediatrics
Department of Biophysics
School of Pharmacy
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
Higher School of Medicine
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