6 types of herbs that are good for your health and should be eaten regularly.

Several types of herbs enhance the flavor of dishes, making them tastier in daily meals, and also help prevent and treat common illnesses.

Vietnamese coriander

According to VOV online newspaper, citing Netmeds and WebMD, Vietnamese coriander (rau răm) is a familiar herb in Vietnamese cuisine, not only providing a delicious and unique flavor but also a "treasure trove" containing many amazing health benefits.

Vietnamese coriander contains important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and phosphorus, which help boost immunity and support immune system function. This herb also contains many antioxidants such as flavonoids, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of disease.

Vietnamese coriander (rau răm) aids digestion by stimulating the digestive system. It contains antioxidants such as flavonoids and quercetin, which help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL), thereby preventing atherosclerosis and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, this herb can inhibit the growth of many bacteria and viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. This helps reduce the risk of infection and alleviate symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and sore throat.

Coriander

Coriander, also known as cilantro, is a familiar herb in Vietnamese cuisine. Not only does it enhance the flavor of dishes, but coriander also contains many valuable nutrients that offer surprising benefits for health and beauty.

Cilantro is good for brain health, helps control blood sugar, improves digestive health, benefits cardiovascular health, and boosts immunity. Cilantro not only contributes to the unique flavor of cuisine but also offers many amazing health benefits.

Dill (fennel)

Dill leaves are a familiar and indispensable spice in fish soup, eel soup, and snail soup, enhancing the flavor and masking the fishy smell. In traditional medicine, dill is a very common herb. According to the book "Nam Duoc Than Hieu" (Miraculous Southern Medicine), dill seeds and leaves are spicy, warm in nature, non-toxic, regulate digestion, nourish the kidneys, strengthen the spleen, relieve bloating, treat stomach pain and toothache, stimulate appetite and digestion, and also promote lactation.

Lemon balm

According to VietNamNet, Dr. Huynh Tan Vu, a specialist in Traditional Medicine and lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, said that in folk medicine, fresh leaves of the lemon balm plant are often used as a raw vegetable in meals. Lemon balm has a sour, pungent, and aromatic taste, is warm in nature, and acts on the lungs. Its uses include relieving colds, clearing phlegm, detoxifying, and treating symptoms of colds, flu, and lung infections. It also has the effect of dispelling wind and cold, clearing phlegm, and killing bacteria. It is used to treat sore throats, relieve colds, induce sweating, and treat coughs, flu, and fevers without sweating.

In folk medicine, fresh lemon balm leaves are commonly used or brewed into a tea. Additionally, traditional medicine manufacturers often distill lemon balm essential oil and combine it with other herbs to produce cough and cold remedies.

Piper betel leaves

Piper betel is a wild plant that is also cultivated everywhere. Piper betel leaves are used to warm the digestive system, warm the stomach, and treat vomiting caused by cold air leading to abdominal pain and bloating. They also treat headaches, toothaches, runny noses, and watery or bloody diarrhea.

In folk medicine, betel leaves are commonly used to treat the following ailments: joint pain, gynecological diseases (vaginal infections, itching, vaginal discharge, excessive sweating in the hands and feet, eczema on the hands), toothache, sinusitis, thick nasal discharge, sunstroke, cold abdominal pain, loose stools, nausea, hiccups, etc.

Basil

According to the Health & Life newspaper, Dr. Tran Ngoc Que, Deputy Director of the Global Institute of Medicinal Plants, stated that basil is also known by other names such as mint, basil, purple basil, and fragrant basil. Its scientific name is Ocimum basilicum L, belonging to the Lamiaceae family.

Basil contains many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds such as eugenol, linalool, and citronellol. According to Onlymyhealth, as reported by the Lao Dong newspaper, the World Health Organization (WHO) and studies from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCIH) in the United States indicate that these compounds can reduce inflammation in the stomach and intestines, helping to lower the risk of stomach ulcers and other intestinal problems.

In addition, they help balance the gut microbiome, creating favorable conditions for digestion and nutrient absorption.

Several studies demonstrate the potential of sweet basil essential oil in preventing certain cancers. Studies have shown that sweet basil inhibited the growth of human colon cancer cells in vitro. Basil hinders the ability of cancer cells to grow and divide, ultimately destroying them.

There is growing evidence that basil may be an effective cancer preventative tool, but more human studies are needed to confirm these promising results and understand how much basil people should consume.

Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine has used basil to treat cardiovascular diseases for centuries. Studies show that basil may help lower high blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels.

Above are 6 types of herbs that are good for health. Most herbs have a spicy taste, a warming nature, contain essential oils, and have the effect of stimulating digestion, killing bacteria, and warming the stomach. During the cold season, using these herbs a little more will enhance the flavor of life, protect health against the cold outside and the cold inside effectively.