Benefits, Uses and History

by Dr. Hema D. Sane

Both these pot herbs are commonly known as पुदिना. But Mentha arvensis is real pudina while M. Piperata is peppermint.

Leaves of both are used for flavouring food stuff, particularly chutneys.

Fresh as well as dried leaves are used as stimulant and carminative; also to overcome vomiting and nausea; occasionally leaves are used for making green tea with lemon juice.