Mint - पुदीना

Pudeena or Mint is a green-leafy plant and comes under herbs category. It belongs to family Lamiaceae. Botanical name for Mint is Mentha arvenis and commonly known as Pudina  Hindi. There are many other species of Pudeena depending on where it is grown. It is a short plant but leaves of Pudeena are of great use. It is not cooked as a complete vegetable but is added in small amount for flavour. It gives cold sensational taste when chewed.

 Nutritional Contents:

• Vitamins A and C
• Minerals

• Iron
• Manganese
• Magnesium
• Sodium

• Dietary Fiber
• Protein

Leaves of Pudeena are very effective for health purpose. It helps in relieving cold-and-cough; gives shining skin and removes pains from the body. Best for stomach related problems.

Consumption Methods:

• In juice
• Chutney
• Tea