2. Results and Discussion
digestive ailments
METABOLIC DISORDERS
Peppermint leaf is a popular non-caffeine alternative to green or black tea. It is also used therapeutically for common digestive ailments. Current research indicates that it may also be effective in certain metabolic disorders. There is evidence from an animal model supporting its potential to lower blood levels of glucose, triacylglycerols, cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) [Among the pharmacologically active components of The antioxidant potential of peppermint leaf was established using various methods. These properties included iron (III) reduction, iron (II) chelation, DPPH radical scavenging, and the ability to inhibit phospholipid peroxidation catalyzed by iron (III)-ascorbate [