Determination of vitamins, flavonoids, macro and micronutrients of Mentha arvensis L. in the territory of the Chatkal State Biosphere Reserve

Mentha arvensis L. is a highly valued medicinal plant due to its broad range of pharmacological activities, particularly its digestive, respiratory, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects.Its active phytochemicals, such as menthol, menthone, and rosmarinic acid, are primarily responsible for its therapeutic potential.Whether consumed as a tea, applied topically as an essential oil, or used in aromatherapy, M. arvensis continues to be a versatile plant in both traditional and modern medicine.The main active ingredient in M. arvensis is menthol, a compound responsible for its cooling sensation and many therapeutic benefits.In addition to menthol, M. arvensis also contains flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils, which contribute to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.In this study, vitamins, flavonoids and macro and microelements of M. arvensis in the territory of the Chatkal State Biosphere Reserve were investigated.The outlined results showed the presence of five vitamins (B1, B9, C, B2, and B12) known compounds, which were identified for the first time from M. arvensis in the territory of the Chatkal State Biosphere Reserve.It was also found to contain 5 flavonoids, such as kaempferol, hypolaetin, gallic acid, luteolin and rutin, which ranged from 1.869 to 341.241 mg/100 g, and six macroelements, such as sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), sulphur (S) and calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), which ranged from 0.751 to 64.874 mg/g; microelements such as chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), boron (B), and iron (Fe) ranged from 0.054 to 0.751mg/g.M. arvensis can be considered a beneficial herbal plant that has the potential to become a food source, herbal formulation, cosmetic and pharmaceutical.

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