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Uses and Medicinal Value of Pudina (Mentha)


Prabin Kumar Sahoo, Fenima Sahoo, Deoraj Sharma
Pages: 65-84
ISBN: 978-93-5834-671-8


Medicinal Plants and its Benefits in Our Day to Day Life (Volume -4)

Medicinal Plants and its Benefits in Our Day to Day Life
(Volume - 4)

Abstract

Uses and medicinal value of pudina mentions the way that Mentha spicata is worn to benefit the health of human. Pudina can freely suit to grow in different types of soil with pH ranging between 6.5 and 7. Mental spicata belongs to the family Lamiaceae and subfamily Nepetoideae. The colour of the leaves or young stem of the plant are green with amazing smell. Pudina contain various chemicals such as pulegone, menthone, menthol, carvone, limonene, etc. These chemicals are medicinally beneficial for speedy recovery and treatment of patient. There are many health benefits of using pudina from which few are treating indigestion, ease irritable bowel syndrome, oral care, enhance brain power, boosts immunity, relaxes from stress and depression, helps breast feeding pain, helps in weight loss, reduces symptoms of asthma, etc. Nowadays pudina oil is more likely used for aromatherapy and room-freshener. Due to its fresh aromatic and sweet flavour pudina is used as additives in alcohol, cool drink, jellies, teas, syrups, candies and ice-creams. In Indian cuisine pudina leaves are used for flavouring curries and other dishes. Along with health benefits there are few side effects of consuming excess of pudina like heart burn, indigestion, acid reflux. Therefore, it is advised to intake pudina in balanced amount. By taking positive approach many diseases can be cured or suppressed by the use and medicinal value of pudina.

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