Little-known medicinal uses of herbs

(Baonghean.vn) - Aromatic herbs not only make dishes more appealing, but also play a significant role in preventing and treating diseases.

Here are some herbs that have very effective medicinal properties:

1. Vietnamese coriander (rau răm):Also known as water willow, fragrant green... it has a spicy taste, is warm in nature, and is non-toxic. It is used to treat cold abdominal pain, snake bites, eczema, hemorrhoids, stimulate digestion, improve appetite, and soothe sexual desire. It is usually used fresh, without processing, when used as medicine.

Vietnamese coriander.

Some medicinal uses of Vietnamese coriander:

Treating poor digestion:Each day, consume 15-20 grams of fresh Vietnamese coriander (both stems and leaves), wash thoroughly, and squeeze out the juice to drink.

Treating heatstroke:Combine Vietnamese coriander with ginseng soaked in ginger water (30 g), Centella asiatica (16 g), and Ophiopogon japonicus (10 g), stir-fry until golden brown, decoct with 600 ml of water, reduce to 300 ml, drink throughout the day, divided into 2 doses.

2. Dill (fennel)Dill, also known as fennel or fennel seeds, is a very common herb in traditional Chinese medicine. According to the book "Nam Duoc Than Hieu" (Miraculous Southern Medicine), dill seeds are spicy, moist, non-toxic, regulate digestion, nourish the kidneys, strengthen the spleen, relieve bloating, and treat abdominal pain and toothache.

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Treating urinary incontinence (frequent urination):Take a handful of dill, soak it in salt water, roast it until golden brown, and grind it into a powder. When using, spread the powder on a rice cake and eat it. This remedy is very effective for people who urinate indiscriminately and experience burning pain when urinating.

Treating malaria:Those who spend long periods in the forest may contract severe malaria, which is life-threatening. To treat this condition, take fresh fennel seeds, crush them, and squeeze out the juice to drink, or dry the seeds, grind them into a powder, and boil them to make a decoction to drink.

3. Coriander plantCoriander (also known as cilantro or Vietnamese coriander) has a spicy taste, is warm in nature, non-toxic, aids digestion, treats wind-related ailments, promotes urination and defecation, treats smallpox and measles that are difficult to erupt, and eliminates boils and abscesses.

Some medicinal remedies using coriander:

Treating dysentery:Take a handful of coriander seeds, roast them until golden brown, then grind them into a fine powder. Mix 7-8 grams with water and drink twice a day. If the dysentery involves blood, mix with sugar water; if it involves mucus, mix with ginger water and drink twice a day.

Coriander.

Treatment of tongue mucosal ulcers:Combining coriander and lemon balm, soaking both in diluted salt water, then chewing thoroughly and swallowing the juice gradually is very effective.

4. The smell of fish:Also known as parsley, sawtooth coriander, Chinese parsley... it has a pungent taste, is warm in nature, has a strong aroma, dispels dampness and heat, cleanses impurities, strengthens the spleen and stomach, and stimulates digestion...

Some medicinal uses of coriander:

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Treating bloating and indigestion:Take 50g of coriander, combine it with fresh ginger (cut the coriander into 4cm pieces), and crush the ginger. Put both ingredients into an earthenware pot, add about 400ml of water, and simmer until only 200ml remains. Divide into two portions and drink 3 hours apart.

Treating mild fever:30g coriander, 50g fresh beef, a few slices of fresh ginger. Chop everything finely and cook with 600ml of water. Eat hot, adding a little pepper powder, then cover yourself with a blanket to induce sweating.

5. Lemon balm:Also known as the perilla plant, it has a sour and pungent taste, a warm nature, and acts on the lungs. It is used to relieve colds, expel phlegm, detoxify, and treat symptoms of influenza, cold lungs, etc.

Some medicinal uses of lemon balm:

Lemon balm.

Treating asthma:12g of lemon balm leaves, 10g of perilla leaves. Wash both thoroughly, then boil them to make a decoction for drinking. While taking this medicine, avoid fried foods, cold drinks, and seafood.

Treating coughs in children:Lemon balm combined with chives and honey. Steam all three ingredients together and give it to children to drink; it cleans the mouth and relieves coughs.

Treating centipede and scorpion bites, and bee stings:Wash the lemon balm leaves thoroughly, chop them finely or chew them well, add a little salt, and apply to the wound; it is very effective.

6. Perilla plant:Also known as perilla, red perilla, or white perilla, the entire perilla plant can be used as medicine. Perilla leaves are spicy and warm in nature, inducing sweating and expelling phlegm. Perilla fruit is effective in expelling phlegm, treating asthma, and rheumatism. Perilla seeds treat constipation and nocturnal emissions...

Some medicinal uses of perilla:

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Treating cold and flu symptoms with no sweating and severe cough:Cook rice porridge, then finely chop 10g of perilla leaves and add them to the porridge. Eat it hot, cover yourself with a blanket to induce sweating, and the illness will be cured.

Alternatively, take 15-20g of fresh perilla leaves, crush them, boil them with water, and drink the decoction.

Treating seafood poisoning:If you experience an allergic reaction or rash after eating seafood, crush or grind a handful of perilla leaves, drink the juice, and rub the remaining pulp on the affected area.

Alternatively, combine with fresh ginger (8 g), fresh ginger (8 g), and licorice (4 g), boil with 600 ml of water, reduce to 200 ml, drink while hot, divided into 3 doses per day.

Treating constipation:Approximately 15g of perilla seeds and 15g of chives seeds are crushed and mixed together. Add 200ml of water, strain, and use the resulting liquid to cook porridge. This is very beneficial, especially for treating chronic constipation in the elderly and those with weakened bodies.

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