🌿 Dried Mint Leaves (Nana)

🌿 Mint Leaves

Mint leaves come from the mint plant, a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. They are prized worldwide for their refreshing menthol aroma, cooling sensation, and bright, clean flavor.

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🍽️ Uses

Food and Drinks
• Fresh or dried in salads, sauces, chutneys, and marinades
• Desserts like chocolates, ice cream, and pastries
• Teas, lemonades, smoothies, and cocktails

Oral Care
• Commonly used to flavor toothpaste, chewing gum, and breath mints

Skincare & Wellness
• Found in products for acne-prone or irritated skin
• Used in traditional remedies for soothing and cooling effects

Medicine & Aromatherapy
• Used in pharmaceuticals and herbal medicine
• Distilled into mint essential oil for aromatherapy and topical use

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💚 Health Benefits
• Supports digestive health, helps relieve bloating and indigestion
• May reduce allergic symptoms
• Soothes cold and flu symptoms, clears nasal passages
• May enhance brain function and alertness
• Helps mask bad breath naturally
• Rich in antioxidants
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties
• Exhibits antimicrobial activity

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🌱 Flavor Profile

Fresh, cool, slightly sweet, and invigorating, with a clean menthol finish.