Home remedy — kitchen traditionHome remedySafety level: Gentle household or food-level use
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.
What it is traditionally used for
A light cooling drink after a heavy or spicy meal.
Ingredients used
Who it may suit
- adults
- teens
- children over 3
Minimum age: 36 months.
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.
Stop and seek medical care if
- Heartburn that worsens after mint
- Difficulty swallowing
- Chest pain
- Vomiting blood
Evidence note
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