Mint Leaves

Mint is an erect plant with dark green leaves of pleasant flavour. The various species of mint are peppermint, spearmint, apple mint and corn mint.

Peppermint and spearmint are commercially popular and significant. Peppermint is used in mint tea. Mint oil and menthol are used as flavouring agents in mouthwashes, toothpastes and chewing gums.

Mint leaves are used in few dishes like mint-coriander chutney, rasam, sambar, meat, fish, poultry items and biryanis. In India, mint is grown in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.