Familiar vegetable in Vietnamese meals helps improve health

HẠ MÂY (Theo aboluowang) |

Not only is it a common spice vegetable in meals, perilla leaves are also used to support relieving colds, reducing coughs and taking care of health.

Supports cold relief, reduces cold symptoms

According to traditional medicine, perilla leaves are often used to support the treatment of colds caused by colds, with symptoms such as chills, cough, mild shortness of breath or bloating. Warm perilla leaf decoction can help the body sweat, helping to reduce uncomfortable symptoms.

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and enhanced resistance

Some studies show that the active ingredients in perilla have certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to inhibiting the growth of some types of bacteria, while supporting the strengthening of the body's immune system.

Supports blood pressure regulation

Essential oils in perilla leaves are said to have the effect of supporting the regulation of the cardiovascular system and blood pressure. However, people with blood pressure disorders should consult a doctor before using them regularly as a support measure.

Headache relief support

Use a few perilla leaves infused with boiling water for a few minutes, then filter out the water to drink or apply externally to the temples to help reduce headaches.

Reduce body aches

When the body is tired, aches due to weather or prolonged work, you can use 300-500 grams of fresh perilla plants boiled in water to soak or bathe. This method helps the body relax, supporting reducing feelings of pain and fatigue.

Supports reducing abdominal pain due to cold

Use old perilla stems combined with ginger and pepper, stew with pork stomach. This dish is often used to help reduce abdominal pain caused by cold, bloating or indigestion.

Supports phlegm reduction, cough reduction

Perilla seeds have long been used in traditional remedies to help reduce phlegm, cough and improve uncomfortable symptoms in the respiratory tract, especially in elderly people with chronic bronchitis.

Soothe insect bites

When bitten by insects causing itching or redness, you can crush fresh perilla leaves or use dry perilla leaf powder mixed with a little vinegar and apply it to the affected skin area. This method helps soothe the itching sensation and supports limiting local inflammation.

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