Total Phenolic Contents and Antimicrobial of Mentha Arvensis Leaves Growth Wildly in Iraq

Abstract

Mentha arvensis is one of the naturally growing herbs in large parts of Iraq and used in therapeutic prescriptions since ancient times, The study included a good amount of active ingredients such as tannins, Saponins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids and phenols, These substances are excellent antioxidants, also lt's contained phenols appeared in the form of several curves and wave lengths (200-600) nm UV apparatus. This is evidence of the presence of several types of phenols in Mentha arvensis, which gives it a distinct therapeutic, Two extracts from the aerial part of the plant, ethanol and chloroform, were prepared by Soxhlet extractor. Three concentrations (30,60,90) mg / ml were tested to inhibit the growth of some bacterial species brought from Ramadi General Hospital. Chloroform extract at 90 mg concentration showed the best inhibition of E. coli, followed by 90 mg ethanol extract towards Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Corynobacterium species.