22/03/2023
For the 10 herbs, their benefits and properties are similar and different, including:
1. Red basil, spicy and hot, properties to relieve stomachache, flatulence, gas, colic, and burping, suitable for children.
2. Ginger, spicy and sweet, properties to relieve flatulence, gas, colic, prevent and relieve nausea and vomiting from motion sickness.
3. Lemongrass, sour and fragrant, properties to relieve intestinal gas, stimulate appetite, and promote urination.
4. Cha-phlu, slightly spicy, properties to help stimulate appetite, relieve gas, and relieve flatulence and bloating.
5. Gotu kola, properties according to Thai herbal medicine, use Gotu kola to relieve fever, relieve internal heat, relieve internal bruising, and use it as an external medicine to treat wounds, making wounds heal faster. It is a tonic and a longevity drug, and helps enhance memory. Data from human research studies found that Gotu kola has the effect of treating abnormalities of the blood vessels, helping to relieve anxiety, treating skin wounds, and treating wounds in the digestive tract.
6. Andrographis paniculata, bitter, properties to relieve fever, relieve sore throats, and relieve symptoms of colds. For best results, consume immediately when symptoms appear. For precautions, if symptoms do not improve after 3 consecutive days of Andrographis paniculata, or worsen while taking the drug, stop using it and consult a doctor. For contraindications, it should not be used in pregnant women or those who are allergic to Andrographis paniculata.
7. Kaffir lime: sour. Kaffir lime peel properties: relieves dizziness, vertigo. Kaffir lime juice: relieves coughing, expels phlegm, and nourishes hair.
8. Bitter melon: very bitter. Properties: relieves fever, relieves internal heat, and stimulates appetite. Young bitter melon fruits can be eaten as an appetite stimulant by boiling them until cooked and eating them with chili paste. If the ripe fruit is yellow, do not eat it because it will cause nausea and vomiting. Data from research studies have found that bitter melon contains charantin, which can help reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
9. Aloe vera: Aloe vera gel has a cool, bland taste. Properties: treats burns and scalds.
10. Mint: properties: relieves dizziness, vertigo, and flatulence. As you can see, many of these common herbs are useful, easy to find, convenient to use, and effective.