In the context of increasingly popular environmental pollution, urban dust and industrial foods, the human body - especially the respiratory system - is susceptible to accumulation of toxins, impaired immune function.
According to Dr. Nguyen Thu Ha (Thanh Hoa General Hospital), there are some types of rustic leaves that are easy to find right in the market or in the garden, but possess the ability to cool, detoxify and support lung cleansing very effectively. The important thing is that they are benign, safe and suitable for modern lifestyle.
Here are 5 types of leaves that are recognized by modern medicine and medicine for their health value:
1. Plantain leaves - liver filtering, diuretic, reduce inflammation
Plantago major is a precious medicine in Chinese medicine, has a sweet taste, welcoming properties, thermogenic effects, diuretic, anti-inflammatory. The active ingredient aucubin in plantain has been proven by modern medicine to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and support detoxification through urine.
Application: use plantain leaves to cook drinking water to help treat urinary tract infections, edema, liver heat, and cool down in the summer.
Note: people with low blood pressure should not use it regularly due to strong weldability.
2. Green tea leaves - antioxidants, protect lungs
Camellia sinensis contains catechin, polyphenols and EGCG - famous active ingredients that help fight oxidation, anti-inflammation, support liver detoxification and reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Drinking diluted green tea every day helps purify the body, increase resistance, especially useful for people living in dusty urban areas.
Note: do not drink dark tea, do not drink it when hungry, and limit consumption after dinner.
3. mulberry leaves - soothe the lungs, reduce dry cough
According to the book Traditional Pharmacy of the Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine, mulberry leaves (Folium Mori) have a sweet, cool taste, are added to the stools and can, help cool, heal, cool the lungs and treat coughing from thermogenesis.
Application: often used as mulberry leaf tea, or combined with turmeric ( mulberry root peel) to treat cough.
Especially useful for people with persistent cough, dry neck, insomnia due to internal heat.
4. Lentils - support digestion, regulate blood sugar
women's leaves (Cleistocalyx operculatus) have a slightly bitter taste, coolness, contains many essential oils and flavonoids with mild antibacterial effects, aids digestion, prevents bloating, and metabolic disorders.
Research by the National Institute of Nutrition shows that bay leaf water helps improve the glycemic index in people with prediabetes.
Application: used as a daily drink, especially in the summer, helps relieve heat, fight constipation and support people with gout or fatty liver.
5. Perilla leaves - anti-inflammatory, increase respiratory immunity
Perilla frutescens is often used as a raw vegetable, but is also a precious remedy in Chinese medicine with the effects of explanatory (de-inflammatory), anti-locking, anti-inflammatory.
Modern medicine confirms that perilla leaves contain Rosmarinic acid, which has anti- allergy effects, protects the lungs, and reduces symptoms of respiratory tract inflammation.
Application: color of drinking water when cold, cough, asthma or weather allergy.
According to Dr. Nguyen Thu Ha, although the above leaves are mostly safe, users still need to note: Do not overdose or mix multiple types of leaves at the same time if there is no clear indication.
People who are being treated for underlying diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using.
Only use fresh leaf juice during the day, do not leave it overnight to avoid bienaphylaxis or infection.
