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<p>Chemistry, in vitro antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects of <i>Mentha</i> × <i>villosa</i> and its parental species, <i>Mentha spicata</i> and <i>Mentha suaveolens,</i> are discussed. This is the first review of the terpene and phenolic composition of <i>M.</i> × <i>villosa</i>. The volatile chemistry of <i>M.</i> × <i>villosa</i> is evaluated in the mirror of the parental species, discussed based on structural-biogenetical groups of their terpenoids. In spearmint, there is a wide diversity, involving multiple groups of monoterpenes (such as linalool or cymyl compounds). The main volatile components in <i>M. suaveolens</i> are usually rotundifolone or carvone, and these compounds also determine the chemotype in <i>M.</i> × <i>villosa</i>. However, contrary to the parental taxa, <i>M.</i> × <i>villosa</i> chemotypes seem connected to geographical origin. The polyphenol profile of the three taxa is also surveyed, in the framework of shikimate metabolism of genus <i>Mentha</i>. This means especially the high amounts of rosmarinic acid accompanied by flavanones and a variety of flavones. Even flavonols are major components, although they are considered atypical in <i>Mentha</i>. The preparation and extraction methods are also presented for better comparison between compositional data and a survey of methods for the extraction of polyphenols. Regarding bioactivity, much less experimental work has been done on <i>M.</i> × <i>villosa</i> than on the parental taxa. <i>M.</i> × <i>villosa</i> can be a prospective medicinal plant not only used for flavoring. It can be a substitution for carvone-type spearmint. However, much more work is necessary to optimize its cultivation, focusing on different types of components and defining its biological activity properly.</p>

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Chemical and biological properties of Mentha × villosa Huds. (mojito mint) and its parental species—Mentha spicata L. (spearmint) and Mentha suaveloens Ehrh. (apple mint)—a review

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    2025年6月6日

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  • Szilvia Tavaszi-Sárosi,
  • Ameni Sfaxi,
  • Ákos Juhász,
  • Péter Radácsi,
  • Katalin Patonay

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Chemistry, in vitro antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects of Mentha × villosa and its parental species, Mentha spicata and Mentha suaveolens, are discussed. This is the first review of the terpene and phenolic composition of M. × villosa. The volatile chemistry of M. × villosa is evaluated in the mirror of the parental species, discussed based on structural-biogenetical groups of their terpenoids. In spearmint, there is a wide diversity, involving multiple groups of monoterpenes (such as linalool or cymyl compounds). The main volatile components in M. suaveolens are usually rotundifolone or carvone, and these compounds also determine the chemotype in M. × villosa. However, contrary to the parental taxa, M. × villosa chemotypes seem connected to geographical origin. The polyphenol profile of the three taxa is also surveyed, in the framework of shikimate metabolism of genus Mentha. This means especially the high amounts of rosmarinic acid accompanied by flavanones and a variety of flavones. Even flavonols are major components, although they are considered atypical in Mentha. The preparation and extraction methods are also presented for better comparison between compositional data and a survey of methods for the extraction of polyphenols. Regarding bioactivity, much less experimental work has been done on M. × villosa than on the parental taxa. M. × villosa can be a prospective medicinal plant not only used for flavoring. It can be a substitution for carvone-type spearmint. However, much more work is necessary to optimize its cultivation, focusing on different types of components and defining its biological activity properly.