Vietnamese coriander (Rau răm in Vietnamese), as known as laksa leaves is a common herb in Vietnam. It appears in many dishes and widely exists in numerous other countries especially in the New World. However, to talk about its benefits for healt
Vietnamese coriander is an herbaceous crop that is used in many countries in Southeast Asia such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore. In good condition, about 89 to 90 degrees, a full-light environment, and well-drained soil, the laksa plant can reach 5 to 11 inches in height. The stems are divided into very small segments.
About the leaves, you can recognize them with a dark green color with a few light brown spots. The first feeling when you eat Vietnamese coriander is a gentle spicy taste, next will be a slight sweetness. This is an amazing mixture, for this reason, the leaves are widely used for increasing the flavor.
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1. Origins and Development of Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese coriander is derived from peninsular Southeast Asia and has been appearing wild since ancient times. From that time, this herb has developed fast and strongly. In the middle of the late 20th century, laksa leaves were traveled to the home gardens in Europe, Australia, and the United States through the Vietnamese migrants.
In Vietnam, laksa is usually grown in nature or accidentally grown without any care in the whole year. You can easily find them wildly in the countryside or in the local market. In other areas like Europe and the United States, Vietnamese coriander is cultivated and developed strongly in the summer. You can buy them in Asia stores, groceries.
2. Benefits of Vietnamese Coriander of Vietnamese Coriander
Improve the digestion
The hot properties of Vietnamese coriander help enhance the digestive process much stronger as well as support to treat and reduce the issues about digest such as flatulence or bloating. You can take a bunch of laksa leaves and smash them, apply the smashed on the navel area. After 10 minutes, the issues could be improved.
Support treat the flu
Through some studies, Vietnamese coriander is proven that have impacts on supporting treating flu. However, this statement is just a traditional experience, so it needs more studies to make it clear. Through this treatment, people smashed Vietnamese coriander with ginger, extract the water, and drink. As mentioned before, you should ask the doctor before making this.
Have an anti-fungal impact
In fact, the impact is just for fungus between the toes. This fungus is caused by exposing feet to dirty water for a long time. In addition, this fungus can happen to people who must wear shoes all day, such as office workers. You can do this method through these steps. Wash the leaves, crush them into a liquid to apply to the injured area. Or you can also use the residue to cover. You should remember to keep the area away from water.
Treat the bruised, swollen wounds
Vietnamese coriander has impacts on treating and reducing the pain and for bruises and swelling when injured. But it can be applied to the small injured area. If you get the bigger, you should follow the doctor’s pieces of advice.
Support the skin issues
Vietnamese coriander is also good for skin in some aspects. Thanks to the anti-inflammation and detoxifying impacts, it is believed to be an effective natural way to remove pimples along with tightening pores. You can crush a handful of washed laksa leaves, then mix with a little salt. For small pimples, take the paste and fix it with bandages. It should be changed once a day.
Treat snake’s bite
Probably it takes you a surprise with this benefit of Vietnamese coriander. If someone, unfortunately, gets bitten by a snake, do not be confused. Take a handful of laksa leaves and crush them well, then apply to the area bite. However, you should take the patient to the hospital rapidly after that.
Treat ringworm and scabies
Vietnamese coriander is an amazing method for ringworm and scabies. Both of these lead to itching on your skin. Those who have scabies can see some small red spots on the skin. To remove these itchy issues and spots, you can soak the plant in white wine and then apply the white to the injured area. You can also crush the plant and apply it as the first recommendation. Remember to use a clean cloth as a bandage.
Treat tinea versicolor in newborns
This issue regularly happens in newborns. It leads to strange skin color in numerous areas of the body such as the chest, neck, arms, back. However, you can use Vietnamese coriander as a method for this problem. You can smash the leaves and add them in a little alcohol. Then, lightly rub the mixture over the impacted areas with cotton. Clear the skin after 5 minutes. Apply this treatment 2 or 3 times every day for the best results.
Notice: With these effects, Vietnamese coriander just has slight impacts on small and minor issues, coming to severe problems, you should ask the doctor as well as come to the hospital if needed.
3. Counter-side Effects of Vietnamese Coriander
If you eat Vietnamese coriander too regularly, it is not really good. You should avoid eating laksa leaves if you are in the following conditions:
Women in the menstrual cycle: Women during menstruation should prevent eating Vietnamese coriander leaves since it can cause bleeding.
Pregnant women: This herb is spicy and warm as well as has strong qi (the qi can cause blood) therefore, it has the ability to stimulate the uterus and induce pregnancy. That’s why the pregnant should avoid laksa leaves
These are some aspects of the healthy benefits of Vietnamese coriander as well as something you should avoid when using this herb. You can combine these leaves with salad, hot soup to increase the flavor. Remember to finely chop them before eating to avoid a strong spicy taste.
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