Pudina
Pudina
Pudina is also known as brown mint, garden mint and lady’s mint. It is a rich source of polyphenols and has a characteristic aromatic odor and pungent taste.
Pudina aids in digestion and helps in weight management due to its carminative (relieves gas) and antispasmodic property. Chewing Pudina leaves helps in getting relief from bloating and gas. Pudina tablets and pudina drops also helps in indigestion. It might also help in improving brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property. The essential oils present in it might be beneficial for toothache due to their cooling property. Drinking Pudina tea on a regular basis helps in weight loss by improving the metabolism due to its antioxidant properties.
Pudina leaf powder when applied on skin along with rose water helps to get rid of acne, scars and spots due to its antiinflammatory property. Applying fresh Pudina leaf paste on skin also helps in managing boils and skin infections due to its antimicrobial property.
It is advisable to use Pudina oil in a diluted form along with some carrier oil like coconut oil to avoid irritation of the skin[1][2].
Pudina aids in digestion and helps in weight management due to its carminative (relieves gas) and antispasmodic property. Chewing Pudina leaves helps in getting relief from bloating and gas. Pudina tablets and pudina drops also helps in indigestion. It might also help in improving brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property. The essential oils present in it might be beneficial for toothache due to their cooling property. Drinking Pudina tea on a regular basis helps in weight loss by improving the metabolism due to its antioxidant properties.
Pudina leaf powder when applied on skin along with rose water helps to get rid of acne, scars and spots due to its antiinflammatory property. Applying fresh Pudina leaf paste on skin also helps in managing boils and skin infections due to its antimicrobial property.
It is advisable to use Pudina oil in a diluted form along with some carrier oil like coconut oil to avoid irritation of the skin[1][2].
What are the synonyms of Pudina?
Mentha viridis, Pudinaa, Spear-Mint, Garden Mint, Phudino, Pudeenaa, Parari pudina, Rocani, Podinakah, Putiha
What is the source of Pudina?
Plant Based
Benefits of Pudina
How effective is Pudina?
Insufficient evidence
Cancer, Common cold, Diarrhea, Flatulence (gas formation), Headache, Indigestion, Irritable bowel syndrome, Muscle pain, Osteoarthritis, Post-operative nausea and vomiting, Sore throat, Toothache
Precautions when using Pudina
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Pudina should be avoided if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it can worsen the symptoms due to its Ushna (hot) potency.
Patients with kidney disease
Modern Science View
Avoid consuming Pudina if you have kidney diseases[3].
Patients with liver disease
Modern Science View
Avoid consuming Pudina if you have liver diseases[3].
Pregnancy
Modern Science View
Consult your doctor before taking Pudina during pregnancy[3].
Recommended Dosage of Pudina
- Pudina Tablet - 1-2 tablets twice a day.
- Pudina Drop - 15-20 drops once or twice a day.
- Pudina Capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day.
- Pudina Churna - ¼-½ teaspoon twice day.
- Pudina Oil - 1-2 drops once or twice a day.
How to use Pudina
1. Pudina Tablets
a. Take 1-2 Pudina tablets.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day after meals.
2. Pudina Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Pudina capsule.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day after meals.
3. Pudina drops
a. Take 15-20 Pudina drops.
b. Add 1 glass of water to it and take preferably after meals to aid better digestion.
4. Pudina Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Pudina capsule.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day after meals.
5. Pudina oil
a. Take 1-2 drops Pudina oil.
b. Add 1 glass of water to it and take preferably after meals to aid better digestion.
6. Pudina Kwath
a. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Pudina Kwath.
b. Add an equal amount of water to it.
c. Drink it preferably in the morning and evening.
7. Pudina Tea
a. Boil 1 cup of water in a pan.
b. Pour the hot water into a cup having tea leaves.
c. Leave to steep for 10 minutes.
d. Crush fresh Pudina leaves and add them to the cup.
e. Add 3-4 drops of lemon.
a. Take 1-2 Pudina tablets.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day after meals.
2. Pudina Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Pudina capsule.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day after meals.
3. Pudina drops
a. Take 15-20 Pudina drops.
b. Add 1 glass of water to it and take preferably after meals to aid better digestion.
4. Pudina Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Pudina capsule.
b. Swallow it with water 1-2 times a day after meals.
5. Pudina oil
a. Take 1-2 drops Pudina oil.
b. Add 1 glass of water to it and take preferably after meals to aid better digestion.
6. Pudina Kwath
a. Take 4-8 teaspoons of Pudina Kwath.
b. Add an equal amount of water to it.
c. Drink it preferably in the morning and evening.
7. Pudina Tea
a. Boil 1 cup of water in a pan.
b. Pour the hot water into a cup having tea leaves.
c. Leave to steep for 10 minutes.
d. Crush fresh Pudina leaves and add them to the cup.
e. Add 3-4 drops of lemon.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Method 1:
1. Take some fresh Pudina leaves and wash them properly.
2. Spread them on the filter paper and microwave for 15-20 seconds.
3. Crush the leaves to form a powder.
4. You can store this powder in a clean zip lock pouch or a container.
Method 2:
1. Clean the Pudina leaves.
2. Spread them on the filter paper and let it dry.
3. Keep it inside the refrigerator in a zip lock pouch.
4. You can store the leaves for 2-3 days by this method.
1. Take some fresh Pudina leaves and wash them properly.
2. Spread them on the filter paper and microwave for 15-20 seconds.
3. Crush the leaves to form a powder.
4. You can store this powder in a clean zip lock pouch or a container.
Method 2:
1. Clean the Pudina leaves.
2. Spread them on the filter paper and let it dry.
3. Keep it inside the refrigerator in a zip lock pouch.
4. You can store the leaves for 2-3 days by this method.
Modern Science View
There are various methods by which Pudina or any other herb can be dried with its properties kept intact and it totally depends on the method of drying used. If Pudina is dried directly under the sunlight then it will result in the deterioration of the properties.
Modern Science View
Peppermint is a hybrid of Spearmint and Watermint and are thus similar. Peppermint contains more menthol so has a stronger smell, slightly dark in color and has less hairy leaves than spearmint.
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