Vernacular Names & Parts Used

Mint Leaves Powder, botanically identified as Mentha × Piperita, is commonly known as Pudhina, Pudina Leaves, Peppermint, Vilayati Pudina, and Mentha Leaves. The fresh aromatic leaves (Patra) are harvested at peak maturity, shade-dried, and finely powdered to retain their natural essential oils, flavor, and herbal potency. Mint has been widely used across Ayurveda, Unani, and folk traditions for both culinary and therapeutic purposes.

Ayurvedic Properties & Common Uses

In Ayurveda, mint leaves exhibit Tikta–Katu rasa, Sheeta virya, and Laghu–Ruksha guna, making them especially effective for balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas. They are traditionally used to support digestion, relieve gas and bloating, freshen breath, soothe nausea, and promote cooling and clarity in the body.

Mint Leaves Powder is commonly used as a Churna, infused in herbal teas, digestive blends, chutneys, and wellness formulations. Classical usage suggests mixing it with warm water, honey, buttermilk, or herbal decoctions, and it is also valued in oral care, cosmetic, and aromatherapy-based applications.