What are the benefits of stir-frying betel leaves with eggs?
Many people only know about drinking a decoction made from the leaves of the Aralia plant, but they are unaware that stir-fried Aralia leaves with eggs is also a very healthy dish.
What are the uses of Centella asiatica leaves?
According to herbalist Bui Dac Sang, the plant known as "dinh lang" (or "dinh lang") has compound leaves that grow alternately, with leaves that are three times pinnately compound and have serrated edges. The flowers are small and white, growing in clusters. The fruit is flat, and the dried leaves, when boiled, have a distinctive aroma. Also known as "goi ca" (fish salad plant), this small plant is often grown as an ornamental plant in front of houses.
The leaves of the Aralia plant have a mild, bitter, fragrant, and slightly cooling taste. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aralia leaves are used to cool the blood, detoxify, eliminate foul odors, promote urination, and relieve itching. Aralia leaves are primarily used to treat allergies, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and dysentery.
What are the benefits of stir-frying betel leaves with eggs?
According to VietNamNet, citing traditional medicine practitioner Bui Dac Sang of the Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association, besides being used to make tea, the leaves of the Aralia plant are also used in many dishes, the most popular being stir-fried Aralia leaves with eggs.
The leaves of the Aralia plant contain many nutrients that stimulate the immune system and strengthen resistance. The fragrant aroma of Aralia leaves also helps to calm the nerves, stabilize the nervous system, thereby bringing a feeling of well-being and promoting better sleep. Fried Aralia leaves with eggs is a delicious dish, and this valuable herb helps you sleep well, effectively supporting the treatment of insomnia and difficulty sleeping.
If you're experiencing insomnia or poor sleep quality, you can try this simple and easy-to-make recipe:
Choose 100g of young leaves from a plant at least 3 years old; they can be eaten as a vegetable and are as beneficial as ginseng. Prepare 4 clean, free-range chicken eggs as well.
Wash the betel leaves thoroughly and chop them finely. Beat the eggs and season to taste with the betel leaves. Then fry until the eggs are cooked through.
In addition, this dish helps to restore health for those recovering from illness, promotes lactation, reduces headaches and insomnia, helps regulate menstruation, treats chronic coughs, and relieves joint pain.
Note:The Aralia plant is very beneficial, however, it should not be overused because it contains a lot of saponins, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and general weakness. You can eat this dish 2-3 times a week until the symptoms subside.
