Medicinal Benefits of Pudina (Mentha Spiacata)

Medicinal Benefits of Pudina (Mentha Spiacata)

21 Feb, 2023

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What is Pudina or Mentha Spiacata?

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.

What are the synonyms of Pudina?

Mentha spiacata, Pudinaa, Spear-Mint, Garden Mint, Phudino, Pudeenaa, Parari pudina, Rocani, Podinakah, Putiha.

How does Pudina or Mentha Spiacata help in Ayurvedic Healing?

Pudina helps in the below conditions -

1. Digestion

Pudina helps clean up toxins from the gut (these are the end products of gastric digestion) and strengthens the stomach. It may also be effective in dyspepsia (indigestion) symptoms such as appetite, bloating, belching (burping), and nausea. A decoction of pudina leaves may be used to relieve common digestive problems.However, if you suffer from digestive issues, you should consult your healthcare provider and get a proper diagnosis and treatment

2. Inflammation (swelling)

The essential oil of pudina proved to be effective as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain reliever) agent in animal trials.which shows that pudina may help reduce inflammation and swelling and ease the pain. However, these properties have been observed during animal trials. More studies are required to support using Pudina for inflammation and pain.

3. Diabetes

Administration of pudina extract showed a significant reduction in blood glucose levels during animal studies. When tested on diabetic rats during animal trials, pudina leaf extract showed a remarkable improvement in blood glucose and cholesterol levels. These antidiabetic properties of pudina have been observed in animal trials, and more studies are required to consolidate the use of pudina in humans. If you have diabetes, you must follow your doctor’s advice and prescribed treatment.

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