Abstract:Background: Mentha arvensis has been used for medicinal purposes by Asian countries for ages. It is used to cure various ailments such as diarrhea, asthma, piles, cancer, dementia, hyperglycemia, and aging. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-mutagenic (geno-protective) properties of four different solvent extracts (methanol, ethanol, acetone, and distilled water). Methodology: The antioxidant properties were determined by DPPH and reducing power assays, while the DNA damaging assay was… Show more
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