Mint (Pudina) - Japanese Mint (Mentha Arvensis), Perennial Herb For Culinary And Medicinal Uses, Rich In Menthol And Natural Oils

Our organization instrumental in importing and exporting Mint (Pudina) that is in high demand in the international market. Our clients can avail from us Japanese Mint (Mentha Arvensis), which is a perennial herb that has creeping root stalk and an erect stem. The stem of the plant is 1-2 quadrangulate branched and grows short dense hair. Mint leaves are oblong-ovate in shape and 2.5 a 5cm long. The flowers grow in auxiliary whorls. Further, the plant is generally 0.4-0.8 mtr high. Mint plants bloom in May-June and again in September-November under cultivation. Some morphological variations of Japanese Mint are Pepper Mint (Mentha piperita), Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) and Spear Mint (Mentha Spicata).

Origin and Distribution : The plant mainly found Northern hemisphere. It is commercially cultivated Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana in India.

Geographical Condition: The plant mainly grows in tropical climate. Moderate rain with sunny weather condition is ideal for the growth of the plants. Deep soil that is rich in humus and retains moisture is good for mint cultivation.

Uses:
Used for flavouring meat, fish, sauces, soups, stews, vinegar, tea, and cordials
Mint oil is used for the production of natural menthol, dementhalised oil that are used in mouth washes, tooth paste and pharmaceutical preparations
Used to cure stomach disorders, rheumatism
Used in ointments for headaches, in cough drop and inhalations