Mint Leaves Powder / Puthina Powder / Ban Pudina / Igaenglikura / Putina / Puttina-100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Mentha

English Name: Mint Leaves

Tamil Name: Putina / புதினா

Telugu Name: Pudina / పుదీనా

Malayalam Name: Putina / പുതിന

Bengali Name: Pudina / পুদিনা

Gujarati Name: Tankasala / ટંકશાળ

Hindi Name: Pudeena / पुदीना

Kannada Name: Pudina / ಪುದೀನ

Marathi Name: Minta / मिंट

Description:

Mentha is the botanical name of a mint that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Mint is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 to 120 cm in height. Mint is a flowering plant that grows in Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, and European countries. Mint is a popular herb that is helpful in culinary and medicinal uses. Mint is a well-known mouth freshener which has been utilized for hundreds of years for its medicinal properties. 

The other common names of mint leaves are mentha Viridis, pudina, spear-Mint, garden mint, Phudino, Pudeenaa, Parari pudina, Rocani, Podinakah, Putihas, etc.

Nutrition Facts:

• Energy: 44 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 8.41 gms
• Fat: 0.73 gms
• Protein: 3.29 gms
• Iron: 11.87 mgs
• Manganese: 1.118 mgs
• Copper: 0.240 mgs
• Potassium: 458 mgs
• Riboflavin: 0.175 mgs
• Pyridoxine: 0.158 mgs
• Vitamin C: 13.3 mgs
• Cholesterol: 0 mgs
• vitamin B5: 0.061 mgs
• Vitamin B6: 0.041 mgs
• vitamin B9: 3 μg
• Vitamin C: 4.6 mgs

Health Benefits:

• Mint leaves help to get relief from bloating and gas.
• Mint leaves may help to prevent cell damage and improve brain functions.
• Mint leaves powder helps to treat acne, scars, black spots, and skin infections.
• Mint leaves help to burn fat and reduce weight. 
• Mint leaves help to treat bad breath and oral problems.
• Mint leaves have antioxidant properties that help to prevent cancer.
• Mint leaves help to treat kidney and liver diseases.
• Mint leaves powder helps to reduce stomach pain and menstrual cramps.
• Mint leaves help to relieve headaches, migraines, stress, and tension.

Dosage of Mint Leaves Powder:

For External Use:

Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of mint leaves powder and mix it with rose water. Make a paste and apply it to the face. Regular usage of this dosage helps to treat black spots and scars on the skin.

For Internal Use:

Take a required amount of mint leaves powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and consume it after meals to aid better digestion.