Cooling down in hot weather
The Mekong Delta is entering the peak of the dry season with high temperatures, prolonged heat from morning to afternoon, causing people's demand for cooling down and water replenishment to increase. Besides soft drinks, pennywort is considered the optimal choice because of its cheap price, ease of use, and also because it has many medicinal properties beneficial for health.
According to MSc Nguyen Phuoc Tuyen, former Director of the Dong Thap Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, pennywort is known for its "cooling liver" effect, supporting cooling and detoxification.
In prolonged hot weather conditions, the body is prone to dehydration, internal heat, acne or fatigue... then drinking fresh pennywort water can help soothe the body, supporting the rebalancing of physiological status.
In addition, according to MSc Tuyen, studies also show that pennywort contains many beneficial vitamins and minerals, contributing to supplementing nutrients in harsh weather days. Using pennywort as a daily drink helps the body adapt better to the heat.
However, experts recommend not overusing but only maintaining a moderate dose, combining drinking enough water and a balanced diet to achieve the best effect.
Beautiful skin from the inside out
Not only stopping at the role of cooling down, pennywort is also scientifically recognized for many positive effects on the skin. According to MSc Tuyen, the biological active ingredients in pennywort, especially the triterpenoid group, have the ability to stimulate collagen production - an important factor in helping the skin maintain elasticity and recover after damage.
In hot weather, the skin is often under a lot of pressure from UV rays, high temperatures and dusty environments. This makes the skin prone to sunburn, irritation or premature aging. Supplementing pennywort helps support skin regeneration from the inside, helping the skin become healthier and recover faster.
Besides, pennywort also has natural anti-inflammatory properties, helping to soothe inflammatory reactions on the skin such as acne, heat irritation. This is an important factor in limiting the formation of dark spots and scars after injuries.
Another notable point is the ability to improve under-skin microcirculation. When the microcircuit system works effectively, skin cells are provided with enough oxygen and nutrients, thereby promoting the regeneration process and helping the skin become rosy and healthier.
The combination of stimulating collagen, reducing inflammation and enhancing microcirculation creates a comprehensive recovery mechanism. Thanks to that, pennywort not only helps the body "cool down" but also contributes to nourishing the skin from the inside - which is especially meaningful on prolonged hot days.
In increasingly harsh weather conditions in the Mekong Delta, natural solutions such as pennywort are returning strongly. Not only is pennywort a cooling drink, it also shows practical value for health and skin if used properly.
