Mint (මින්චි)

Mentha, or mint, family refers to a group of around 15 to 20 plant species, including peppermint and spearmint.
Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food. Learning how to use fresh herbs and spices such as mint to add flavor when cooking can also help to cut down on sodium intake.

Flower : White to purple and produced in false whorls called verticillasters

Fruit : A nutlet, containing one to four seeds

Edible parts : Leaves

Ayurvedic usage : Allergies, Breast-feeding, Common cold, Indigestion and gas, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Gastric ulcers, Pain relief, calming and cooling skin affected by insect bites, rash or other reactions, and Mint is a natural antimicrobial agent and breath freshener.

Height : 10–120 cm tall

Leaves : Arranged in opposite pairs, from oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrated margin. Leaf colors range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue, and sometimes pale yellow.