The Incredible Health Benefits of Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese coriander, also known as Persicaria odorata, is more than just a flavorful herb. Its powerful medicinal properties make it a must-have plant in every home, regardless of size. Here are several ways this plant can help with common health issues:
1. Bloating and Indigestion
Take a handful of Vietnamese coriander, wash it, crush it, and squeeze out the juice. Rub the pulp on your stomach, especially around the lower abdomen, to relieve discomfort.
2. Summer Heatstroke
Crush fresh Vietnamese coriander, squeeze out the juice, and boil it. This can help cool down the body effectively.
3. Cure for Indigestion
3. Cure for Indigestion
Use Vietnamese coriander as a spice in meals or boil 10–20g of the whole plant and consume after eating to aid digestion.
4. Stomachache, Vomiting, and Thirst
Extract 25–30 ml of juice from fresh red Vietnamese coriander and drink it twice a day. It can help relieve symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and dehydration.
5. Skin Issues: Ringworm and Scabies
Soak the entire plant in alcohol. Use the resulting alcohol to treat skin infections by rubbing it onto the affected areas and applying the pulp as a bandage.
6. Sudden Heart Pain
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