22 August 2015
About SpearmintSpearmint is called Pudina in India and its Latin name is Mentha spicata.
Another species of Mentha is Mentha piperita which is Peppermint. Peppermint is a hybrid of Watermint & Spearmint. Spearmint is comparatively quite mild flavored than peppermint which is quite strong. Nutrients In Spearmint (Pudina)Pudina or spearmint has good quantity of menthol and peppermint oils. Besides this it contains vitamin A, B, C, D & E and the minerals iron, calcium and phosphorus.
There are many health benefits associated with the consumption of spearmint. Health Benefits Of Spearmint
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