ABSTRACT
Mentha is an aromatic herb plant having pleasant odor leaves. In Japan, it is known by the name Pudina. In India, it is also known by the name Pudina. According to Greek mythology, the nymph Mentha was hotly pursued by Pluto, whose jealous wife, Persephone, trod her ferociously into the ground, whereupon Pluto then turned her into an herb, knowing that people would appreciate her for years to come. Mentha oil is also commonly known as the Japanese mint oil. It has a high menthol content and a very good cooling effect associated with it. Mint descends from the Latin word mentha, which is rooted in the Greek word minthe, personified in Greek mythology as Minthe, a nymph who was transformed into a mint plant. The Mentha oil is extracted from the leaves by processing and steam distillation. In India, during May–June dried plant–based fuel is also available for steam distillation.
