Mint is refreshing, zingy, has a delightful aroma, is a versatile herb, and tastes well with sweet and savoury dishes.

Mint or Pudina is one of the oldest culinary herbs known to humankind. It is a versatile herb and works well in savoury and sweet dishes. Mint leaves are used to garnish desserts or added to salads to add green pop. From summer beverages to heavenly Indian curries or chutneys, mint is one culinary herb that adds an extra punch of freshness to everything it is added to.

This Ayurvedic herb offers a plethora of health benefits. It is a natural coolant with a sweet and aromatic aftertaste. Due to their carminative properties, Pudina leaves help digestion and assimilation of food and treat colic pain. They are low on calories. Mint leaves are excellent to manage blood sugar levels and treating skin conditions. They relieve congestion and ease headaches. Chewing on mint tablets or leaves could help freshen the breath instantly due to germicidal properties. They are a traditional remedy for treating acne and pimples. They contain a high content of salicylic acid, which is excellent in combating acne action.

Blend them in smoothies or add them to chutneys; this summer, make sure you don’t miss out on this refreshing herb.