If you run low on Mint Leaves, the game respawns the ones in the forest. There's a back way into the forest so they're easy to get. I did think about players running out of mint, and also made sure water flasks are always available.
My mistake. I didn't try to enter the forest again, my HP and MP were too low. And I didn't want to risk it. :) I am continuing to play this amazing game
