Would love to share the pudina aka mint leaves from my kitchen garden.Pudina leaves are very refreshing & used for chutneys or various summer coolers to biryanis.Mint, a very common herb, is known to people since years.
Mint in biological terms is known as 'Mentha' and in common language is known as 'Pudina'. Mint is frequently used by everyone as a mouth and a breath freshener. We all are aware of the refreshing part of mint, but it offers lot of health benefits too.
After plucking mint leaves, I sowed the mint stems which were strong. It took almost 1 week to get new fresh leaves.
Ingredients
a bunch of fresh pudina /mint /pudhina leaves
a pot & soil (red mud)
Method
1.Take a pot / kundi (plastic one is also ok).Make small 2-3 holes in the bottom of the pot for draining excess water.
2.Fill pot with planting soil upto three fourth of the capacity.
3.Make holes in the soil at the top.
4.Take of Pudina/ Mint stems whichare strong & sow them into the soil. Keep 3-4 leaves at the top for it to survive while it grows new roots on planting.
5.Sprinkle water to moisten the soil. Do this every day.
6.Ensure enough sunlight, but not direct. You can keep it under a larger plant for some shade.
7.It takes almost 1 week to get new fresh leave,by the end of the month you will find more sprigs have come up and your pot is green.
Benefits of Mint :
•Helps Digestion and Cures Stomach Upset Mint is a powerful antioxidant and it helps in the digestion of food. Antioxidants are capable of terminating the reactions by eliminating free radical intermediates. It helps the digestive system to fasten the process of digestion. Mint galvanizes the enzymes which are associated with digestion.
Mint is a very good appetizer and hence people prefer to have mint after eating their food. It is used on a large scale in cooking as well. People prefer to have medicines containing pudina or mint, when they have an upset stomach. While traveling many people recommend and prefer to keep a mint with them so as to avoid vomiting and sickness.
•Prevents Headaches
The strong and refreshing smell of mint acts as a quick remedy in reducing the headaches. There are lots of ayurvedic and herbal medicines that are manufactured using mint to prevent various disorders. People keep mint products and balms made up of mint to prevent headaches. They apply balm on their forehead and their neck to get a quick relief.
•Helps in Prevention of Cancer Research shows that mint is helpful in keeping body protected from various types of cancers. It is said that the enzymes which are present in mint helps in prevention of cancer. The cancers which can be prevented by adding mint in your diet is - skin cancer and lung cancer.
•Helps in Skin Care and Prevents Pimples Mint juice is an excellent antiseptic and is a good skin cleanser. It is known for curing many infections and soothing the skin. Mint is used in many cosmetic products like cleanser, face wash, lip sticks and scrubs. Many people crush the pudina leaves and then apply the juice on their face to avoid pimples.
•Helps in Prevention of Asthma and Cough The strong aroma of mint helps in prevention of Asthma and cough. Using mint in the daily diet is advantageous for asthma patients, as it is a good reliever. Mint also helps in the cooling and soothing of throat, which helps in the break down of cough. Thus, mint is used in inhalers and medicines.
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