The rustic spices in a bowl of porridge are a 'precious medicine' that helps detoxify, reduce phlegm, and increase resistance.

GĐXH - A handful of washed and chopped perilla leaves sprinkled into a bowl of hot porridge - for Vietnamese people, this is a familiar habit every time they have a cold.

But few people know that this rustic spice not only makes the porridge fragrant but is also a "natural medicine" that brings many wonderful health benefits: from relieving colds, eliminating phlegm , to boosting immunity and supporting detoxification of the body .

Why is perilla good for health?

According to Oriental medicine, perilla has a warm , spicy taste, has the effect of dispersing cold, relieving symptoms, reducing phlegm and stimulating sweating . This is a vegetable often used to support the treatment of colds, coughs with phlegm, mild sore throat and fever without sweating.

According to modern research, perilla contains many essential oils (perilla aldehyde, limonene) along with flavonoids, rosmarinic acid - compounds with strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to support the immune system and protect the body from environmental pathogens .

In addition, perilla also helps reduce bloating, aids digestion and detoxifies the liver , making it a great addition to porridge and light soups when the body is tired or after illness.

Perilla porridge - A simple dish but full of medicinal properties

White porridge sprinkled with perilla is a classic dish whenever someone in the family has a fever. When eaten hot, the sweat secreted helps cool down, relieve headaches, stuffy nose and fatigue.

Additionally, it is possible to combine:

Chicken egg and perilla porridge : provides light protein and soothes the throat.

Onion and perilla porridge : the “two-leaf” formula helps relieve colds and effectively disinfect the respiratory tract.

Perilla and ginger porridge : aids digestion, keeps the stomach warm, suitable for cold days or after coming back from the rain.

You should use fresh perilla leaves, wash them, chop them and add them when the porridge is still hot , avoid boiling them for too long as this will cause the essential oils to be lost.

With just a few perilla leaves in a bowl of porridge, you not only make the dish more flavorful and fragrant, but also bring great benefits to the health of the whole family. This is proof that: sometimes, the "precious medicine" is not in the pharmacy - but right in your kitchen.

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