Among vegetables, there are 4 special types that have been proven by many scientific studies to have the effect of replenishing blood and benefiting the digestive tract: spinach, Malabar spinach, pennywort, and Malabar spinach.
Spinach
Spinach is one of the dark green leafy vegetables recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be added to the diet due to its high nutritional content.
Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin K and folate - substances that help improve blood circulation and increase red blood cell production. Spinach is also rich in insoluble fiber, which helps stimulate the digestive system and prevent constipation.
Malabar spinach
Malabar spinach is widely used in Oriental medicine to replenish blood and clear heat. Malabar spinach is rich in iron and vitamin C, two important factors in supporting the body to produce red blood cells and improve circulation.
Vitamin C in Malabar spinach helps the body absorb iron more easily, enhancing the ability to replenish blood. In addition, thanks to its high fiber and water content, Malabar spinach helps soften stools and stimulate intestinal motility, helping to prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system.
Gotu kola
Gotu kola is a familiar herb in traditional medicine, not only has the effect of cooling the body but also supports blood circulation.
Gotu kola is rich in antioxidants and asiaticoside compounds, which help improve blood circulation and support cell tissue regeneration. In terms of digestion, gotu kola has diuretic properties, detoxifies the liver, and stimulates digestion. It also helps fight inflammation and soothes the intestinal lining, making it useful in treating intestinal problems such as gastritis and diarrhea.
Malabar spinach
Research from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows that Malabar spinach is rich in iron, calcium and vitamin A, which helps supplement nutrients for red blood cell production and improve circulatory function.
In particular, Malabar spinach is cool and rich in fiber, helps with bowel movements and stimulates digestion, very good for people with constipation problems. The natural mucus in Malabar spinach also helps protect the intestinal and stomach lining.
