Pudina (Mint Leaves)

Mint (पुदीना) – Description

Common Name: Mint
Hindi Name: पुदीना (Pudina)
Scientific Name: Mentha arvensis / Mentha spicata

Plant Type: Aromatic herb
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

🌱 Description:

Mint (Pudina) is a fragrant green herb known for its cooling aroma and refreshing flavor. It has bright green serrated leaves and grows in clusters from underground stems called rhizomes.

Mint is widely used in cooking, beverages, and traditional medicine for its cooling and digestive properties. The essential oils in mint give it a strong, pleasant scent and menthol flavor.

🍛 Culinary Uses:

• Used fresh in chutneys, raitas, chaats, and salads

• Added to teas, mojitos, and cool drinks

• Used as garnish for curries and biryanis

• Dried leaves are used in herbal teas and seasonings

💪 Health Benefits:

• Aids digestion and reduces acidity

• Provides instant freshness and cooling effect

• Helps relieve headache and nausea

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C

🌿 Nutritional Value (per 100g):

• Calories: ~44 kcal

• Vitamin C: 31 mg

• Iron: 11.9 mg

• Rich in fiber and essential oils (menthol)