GC-MS Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of Mentha Piperita Oil

Abstract

This study was designed to investigate the oil from the potential medicinal plant Mentha piperita. The oil has been studied by GC. MS and the antimioxidant potential has been screened. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry anaiysis showed 11 constituents. The oil was dominated by: i) Ievo-menthol (74.34%) ii) p-menthone (9.02%). Mentha piperita oil has been evaluated for antioxidant activity using the DPPH assay. The oil showed significant radical scavenging activity (RSA76%) compared to the positive control-propy I gaiiate.