Loading...
Ce produit n'est pas destiné à diagnostiquer, traiter, guérir ou prévenir toute maladie. Ces déclarations n'ont pas été évaluées par la Food and Drug Administration.
Loading...
Ces informations sont fournies à titre éducatif uniquement et ne remplacent pas un avis médical professionnel, un diagnostic ou un traitement. Consultez toujours votre professionnel de santé avant d'utiliser des plantes, surtout si vous êtes enceinte, allaitez, prenez des médicaments ou avez une condition médicale.
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Native North American perennial with intensely minty aroma; used by Indigenous peoples for fevers, headaches and respiratory conditions.
Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) is a North American perennial herb traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for fevers, headaches, and respiratory conditions. Its primary active compounds include pulegone, menthol, limonene, caryophyllene, and flavonoids, which contribute to its carminative, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Modern evidence is limited (Level C), supporting its use for digestive complaints and as a mild sedative.
The volatile oils, particularly menthol and pulegone, activate transient receptor potential (TRP) channels such as TRPM8, inducing a cooling sensation and mild analgesic effects. Flavonoids and caryophyllene exhibit anti-inflammatory activity via inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathways. The diaphoretic action is likely mediated through peripheral vasodilation and stimulation of sweat glands, while antimicrobial effects are attributed to disruption of microbial cell membranes by monoterpenes.
Native North American perennial with intensely minty aroma; used by Indigenous peoples for fevers, headaches and respiratory conditions.
Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) is a North American perennial herb traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for fevers, headaches, and respiratory conditions. Its primary active compounds include pulegone, menthol, limonene, caryophyllene, and flavonoids, which contribute to its carminative, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Modern evidence is limited (Level C), supporting its use for digestive complaints and as a mild sedative.
The volatile oils, particularly menthol and pulegone, activate transient receptor potential (TRP) channels such as TRPM8, inducing a cooling sensation and mild analgesic effects. Flavonoids and caryophyllene exhibit anti-inflammatory activity via inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathways. The diaphoretic action is likely mediated through peripheral vasodilation and stimulation of sweat glands, while antimicrobial effects are attributed to disruption of microbial cell membranes by monoterpenes.