Pudina
Pudina
Pudina is also known as brown mint, garden mint and lady’s mint. Pudina is a rich source of polyphenols and has a characteristic aromatic odor and pungent taste. Pudina possesses various pharmacological activities like antispasmodics, antioxidant, antimicrobial, insecticidal and antiplatelet. It helps in managing cold, flu, toothache, skin conditions, respiratory and gastrointestinal problems[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 symptoms, Diarrhoea, Flatulence (gas formation), Indigestionasdf, Irritable bowel syndrome, Muscle pain, Osteoarthritis, Post-operative nausea and vomiting, Sore throat, Toothache, asdfHeadache
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.
Precautions when using Pudina
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Use the paste of Pudina leaves with rose water if your skin is hypersensitive, due to its Ushna (hot) potency.
Ayurvedic View
Use Pudina oil by diluting with coconut oil before applying on the skin because of its Tikshna (sharp) nature.
Recommended Dosage of Pudina
- Pudina Powder - ½ - 1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.
- Pudina Oil - 2-5 drops or as per your requirement.
How to use Pudina
1. Pudina Fresh Leaves
a. Take 5-8 leaves of Pudina.
2. Crush them to form a paste.
3. Apply on the ulcers and boils.
4. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
5. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
6. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of ulcers and boils.
2. Pudina Kwath
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Pudina Kwath.
b. Use it to wash the wounds for effective wound healing.
3. Pudina Powder
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Pudina powder.
b. Add Rose water to it.
c. Apply evenly on the affected area.
d. Let it sit 5-8 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
f. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of Black spots and scars on the skin.
4. Pudina oil (Peppermint oil)
a. Take Pudina oil 2-5 drops.
b. Mix with coconut oil.
c. Apply to the affected area.
d. Do it once a day till your symptoms subside.
a. Take 5-8 leaves of Pudina.
2. Crush them to form a paste.
3. Apply on the ulcers and boils.
4. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
5. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
6. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of ulcers and boils.
2. Pudina Kwath
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Pudina Kwath.
b. Use it to wash the wounds for effective wound healing.
3. Pudina Powder
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Pudina powder.
b. Add Rose water to it.
c. Apply evenly on the affected area.
d. Let it sit 5-8 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.
f. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of Black spots and scars on the skin.
4. Pudina oil (Peppermint oil)
a. Take Pudina oil 2-5 drops.
b. Mix with coconut oil.
c. Apply to the affected area.
d. Do it once a day till your symptoms subside.
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.
Modern Science View
Pudina is not toxic but has various medicinal benefits. But there exists a variety of Pudina named the Purple mint which is actually toxic to cattle and horses but safe for human use[4].
References
- The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India. Part 1 Volume 1.
- Kee LA, Shori AB, Baba AS. Bioactivity and health effects of Mentha spicata.Integr Food Nutr Metab.2017;5(1):1-2.",https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-845/spearmint,"Kerr LA, Johnson BJ, Burrows GE.Intoxication of cattle by Perilla frutescens (purple mint).Vet Hum Toxicol. 1986 Oct;28(5):412-6.
- Balkrishnan A.Pudina.Ayurved Jadi Buti Rehsya.Danik Bhaskar.2017.
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