Mentha (also known as mint) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family).

The leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source of mint. Fresh mint is usually preferred over dried mint when storage of the mint is not a problem. The leaves have a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste, and are used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams.

Mint (pudina) is a staple in Indian cuisine, used for flavouring curries and other dishes.