FLAVONOIDS FROM Mentha haplocalyx

摘要

Mentha species are widely used for their flavoring and medicinal properties through out the world [1]. Mentha haplocalyx Briq., as a traditional Chinese medicine, is extensively used in the treatment of nervous diseases, halitosis, and reproductive and digestive illnesses in China [2]. Previous phytochemical investigations on this genus revealed the presence of flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpenoids, and other compounds [3]. In continuous experiment, 14 flavonoid compounds were reported from this plant.