Pennywort
According to Health, pennywort contains active compounds such as asiaticoside and madecassoside, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to reduce oxidative stress - one of the causes of cell damage in the body. This contributes to protecting liver cells from harmful agents.
In addition, pennywort also supports improving liver function, promoting the process of detoxification and reducing oxidative stress in the body.
Pennywort contains many vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin B, saponin, potassium, magnesium... which can support strengthening blood circulation, cooling the body and supporting liver function more effectively.
How to use pennywort to help support liver detoxification:
Drink fresh pennywort juice: Prepare a handful of pennywort, wash it with diluted salt water, drain. Mix pennywort with just enough water, then filter to get the water to drink. You can add ice or a little sugar to make it easier to drink. Recommended amount is about 1 glass/day, do not use too much.
Eat pennywort raw: Pennywort can be used as raw vegetables to eat with spring rolls or salads. Eating directly helps keep the maximum natural nutrients in the vegetables.
Cook pennywort juice: Boil pennywort with water for about 10-15 minutes, let cool and drink during the day. This is a simple way to cool down, especially suitable for hot days.
Adding pennywort to the daily diet can bring certain health benefits. However, according to experts' recommendations, it should not be abused because it can cause stomach chills or affect digestion.
In particular, pregnant women, people with underlying medical conditions or those taking medication should consult a doctor before using it regularly to ensure safety.
Fish lettuce
According to Phytomedicine, fish lettuce contains many biological compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thereby contributing to protecting liver cells from damage.
Fish lettuce contains vitamins and minerals such as lipids, glucids, protides, potassium, cellulose, methylnonylketon essential oils, vitamin C... which can support reducing blood fat and detoxifying the liver.
How to eat fish lettuce to help support liver detoxification:
- Eat fish lettuce raw: Fish lettuce after being washed with diluted salt water can be used directly. Recommended daily intake is about 20-40g to avoid causing abdominal cold or nausea when using too much. You can eat it with rolls or dip it in sauce to enhance the flavor and make it easier to eat.
- Drink fish lettuce water: Prepare a handful of fish lettuce, wash it with diluted salt water for about 3 minutes, then pick out the leaves and drain. Put the vegetables in a blender with a little filtered water, blend until smooth and then filter out the juice. You can add ice or a little sugar depending on your taste to make it easier to drink.
- In addition, combining fish lettuce water with coconut water is also an option to enhance the flavor and add health benefits.
People should consult a doctor before using it regularly to ensure safety.
Dandelion
According to Health, dandelion is a herb with many compounds that help improve liver function.
Dandelion roots and leaves contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect cells from free radicals. Dandelion also has substances that help reduce fat and inflammation in the liver.
Baked dandelion root helps increase aroma and flavor. Drinking dandelion root water in the morning helps stimulate the liver, improve immunity and effectively improve health.
How to prepare: Wash dandelion roots thoroughly and then cut them into small pieces. Bake dandelion roots at 300 degrees C for about 2 hours. Put dandelion roots that have been roasted in boiling water for about 10 minutes before drinking.
In addition to dandelion root water, dandelion root parts can also be used to make tea with some other ingredients to create a delicious and easy-to-drink flavor.
How to prepare: Prepare 30g of dried dandelion root, 5g of sliced ginger, 1 cardamom seed. Put all the above ingredients in 360ml of water and boil for about 5-10 minutes. Filter out the water, remove the residue. Add honey or sugar to the tea until it is just right.
