Medicinal
Ayurveda
Pudina
Mentha arvensis
Pudina is a popular aromatic herb known for its cooling, digestive, and medicinal properties, widely used in culinary dishes, teas, and traditional remedies.
Quick Facts
Height: 30–60 cm m
Blooms: June–September
Square green stems, bright green aromatic serrated leaves, small purple or white flowers
15–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Kitchen gardens, pots, herb beds, field cultivation
Best Viewing Time
Perennial (often grown as annual)
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Moist temperate to subtropical regions
Lifespan
Perennial with seasonal growth
Temperature Range
Cool to warm climates
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Chutneys, teas, garnishes, Ayurvedic medicines
Cultural Significance
Leaves release a strong cooling aroma when crushed
Conservation Status
Cultivated widely
Did You Know?
Key ingredient in refreshing chutneys
Helps ease indigestion naturally
Leaves can be dried for teas
Repels insects when grown in gardens
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo