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Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata), commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking, also has a long history in traditional medicine. Even if your home is small, this is a plant worth growing due to its wide range of claimed health benefits.
🌿 Traditional Uses of Vietnamese Coriander
1. Bloating & Indigestion
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Method: Crush a handful of fresh Vietnamese coriander, squeeze out the juice, and apply the pulp to your stomach, especially the lower abdomen.
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Purpose: Traditionally used to relieve bloating and indigestion.
2. Summer Heatstroke
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Method: Crush the fresh herb, squeeze out the juice, and boil it.
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Note: Often consumed as a cooling remedy in traditional practices.
3. Indigestion (Internal Use)
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Method: Use 10–20g of the whole plant. Boil and consume after meals.
4. Stomachache, Vomiting, Thirst from Heatstroke
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Method: Drink 25–30 ml of fresh juice twice a day.
5. Skin Conditions (Ringworm, Scabies)
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Method: Soak the whole plant in alcohol. Apply the infused alcohol or crushed residue directly to affected areas, then bandage.
6. Sudden Chest Pain (Traditional Use)
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Method: Boil 50g of the root and mix with a cup of wine. Take as a traditional remedy. (Consult a doctor for heart symptoms.)
7. Paralysis, Swelling, Bruises
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