Mint and Epazote

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What are some other names for epazote?

paico, mexican tea, mastruz, santa maria herb, wormwood

What are the most common mint?

peppermint and spearmint

The most widespread use of herbs in cooking are those from what?

the Mediterranean region

What is menthol used for?

to treat sore throats

What is mint native to?

eastern Mediterranean

Where is Echinacea from?

grow in the plains - east and central north America

What is the benefit of peppermint oil?

helps with IBS

What is mint also called?

mentha - 26 species

What is the notable bioactive compound in mint?

menthol (terpenoid)

Where is epazaote from?

native to Central and South America and Mexico

Where is Blue Shrub Sage from?

native to Texas

Describe ascaridole.

- oil can be toxic in high doses - ascaridole is lower in Mexican grown epazote compared to European grown

How does menthol treat sore throats?

- triggers cold-sensitive receptors to cause a cooling sensation at low dose (TRPM8) and pain receptors at high dose (TRPA1) - also stimulated by cinnamon - same receptors on nerve endings that are stimulated when you actually feel something cold, like ice - upon application to skin, eating, or inhaling

As little as ____________ of ascaridole can lead to toxicity.

1 tsp or 1 mL - tea is safe

What is epazote native to?

Central America, South America and southern Mexico

Where is menthol most produced?

India and China

What is Redbrush Lippia?

Mexican Oregano

Menthol, at low dose can be an analgesic via what?

TRPM8 activation and via opioid receptors

Why should pregnant women avoid frequent consumption of epazote?

due to ascaridole content - may induce uterine contractions, leading to abortion, and cause vomiting

What is ascaridole used as?

an anthelmintic - expels parasitic worms from plants, animals, and human body - recent research on leishmania parasites suggests inhibition of glycolysis

What is the benefit of menthol?

anti-microbial - widely used in dental products

What is the major bioactive compound in epazote?

ascaridole (terpenoid)

What does the name ascaridole come from?

ascaris - a common intestinal roundworm in early 20th century - in people and animals

What is epazote traditionally used for?

black beans, refried beans, and quesadillas for its supposed carminative (anti-flatulent) properties

How is menthol obtained?

by freezing peppermint oil, then separating menthol crystals

What has the taste of epazote been compared to?

creosate, citrus, savory and mint

What is mint used for?

culinary, traditional medicine, insecticide, aromatherapy


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