Cool Mint & Coriander Leaf Infusion
Fresh mint and coriander leaves steeped and cooled into a light drink.
Also known as: Pudina dhania pani
Overview
A small handful of fresh mint and coriander leaves is steeped in hot water, strained and cooled. Sipped at room temperature through a warm afternoon or after a rich meal.
Traditionally used for: A light cooling drink after a heavy or spicy meal.
What Your Body May Be Signaling
Concern links already associated with this remedy in the Wisdom Jar library.
Occasional nausea
Also described as: nausea, queasiness
Occasional indigestion
Also described as: indigestion, digestive discomfort, digestive support, digestive wellness
What You Can Try
What May Worsen It / Safety Essentials
Mint relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach and can make reflux worse for some people — stop if burning increases after drinking it.
Who should avoid it
- People whose reflux is worsened by mint
- People with a hiatus hernia
- Anyone allergic to mint or coriander
Medicine interactions
- Stomach-acid reducing medicines
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Culinary amounts are customary in pregnancy.
Children: Serve weak and well diluted for children over 3.
When to Seek Medical Advice
- Heartburn that worsens after mint
- Difficulty swallowing
- Chest pain
- Vomiting blood
What does the evidence say?
Traditional use
This entry rests on traditional and household use recorded over generations, not on clinical trials. Treat it as cultural and educational information.