Not only a spice, fish mint has many nutrients that are beneficial to the health of the user.
The specific nutritional content in 100g of fish mint is listed in the food composition table of the Ministry of Health as follows: Water 91.5g; energy 22 Kcal; protein 2.9g; carbohydrate 2.7g; fiber 1.8g; vitamin C 68mg; beta-carotene 620 µg.
Thus, the amount of vitamin C in fish mint is even higher than oranges (100g of orange segments contain an average of 40mg of vitamin C).
According to Traditional Medicine Practitioner Vu Quoc Trung, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association, fish mint has a sour, spicy taste, cool properties and has the main effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination, reducing edema, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory.
In addition, fish mint cures fever in children, treats red and swollen pimples, swollen and painful breasts due to blocked milk ducts, and treats constipation... In fact, fish mint has many more benefits than that.
Lower blood sugar
Fish mint is rich in fiber and vitamin B, which is very good for people with diabetes. In particular, the source of vitamin B in these vegetables has the effect of reducing homocysteine levels, an amino acid that, if consumed in large amounts, can increase the risk of heart disease.
One study has shown that gotu kola can help reduce blood sugar levels and improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
Antioxidants found in fish mint can protect pancreatic beta cells from damage caused by complications of diabetes.
In addition, the composition of fish mint juice also contains anti-diabetic substances and plays a role in controlling and stabilizing blood sugar levels in the body. Therefore, fish mint is also considered a potential effective medicine for diabetic patients.
Losing weight
Because it contains a lot of fiber, fish mint not only supports the digestive system to work actively, but also prevents the accumulation of fat and excess fat, even in areas that are difficult to reduce fat such as thighs, biceps, and calves. Fish mint juice is suitable for dieting and is effective in controlling weight.
Acne treatment, detoxification
The active ingredients in fish mint contain antibiotics and anti-inflammatory substances, so fish mint can be used in acne skin care. Use fish mint leaves that have been washed and drained, then crushed and mixed with a little salt into this mixture and then applied to the acne-affected skin. Doing this will help the acne quickly reduce swelling and pain.
Fish mint has the ability to detoxify extremely well, helping the skin become healthy, healing dark spots, eczema, psoriasis, acne. At the same time, the antioxidants in fish mint can also help clean the skin, reduce inflammation, increase skin regeneration stimulation, improve most skin-related problems.
Boost immunity
Eating fish mint is a way to help you strengthen your immune system, stimulate the production of white blood cells, thereby helping the human body stay healthy, increasing resistance for all ages from young to old.
Harmful effects of fish mint if used incorrectly
Fish mint is classified as a medicinal herb in oriental medicine. However, if not used properly, you will encounter harmful effects of this vegetable.
Adverse effects on the kidneys
Fish mint is cold in nature and has diuretic properties. Eating/drinking too much fish mint will negatively affect kidney function, causing the kidneys to be under a lot of pressure due to the strong excretion process. Therefore, use fish mint in sufficient quantity and at reasonable frequency.
Diarrhea, cold stomach
If used in the right dosage, fish mint is effective in treating constipation and hemorrhoids. However, it is worth mentioning that this vegetable can cause harm to people with cold constitutions, cold hands and feet, cold stomach, and diarrhea.
Dizziness
Dizziness and vertigo are common side effects of using fish mint incorrectly.
If the human body receives a large amount of minerals from fish mint, it will cause the process of eliminating water and electrolytes to occur quickly, thereby causing the body's water volume to decrease and causing low blood pressure.
Diarrhea, cold stomach
If used in the right dosage, fish mint is effective in treating constipation and hemorrhoids. However, it is worth mentioning that this vegetable can cause harm to people with cold constitutions, cold hands and feet, cold stomach, and diarrhea.
Reduced ability to absorb other foods
Fish mint helps improve many health problems, but focusing only on eating fish mint without eating other foods will greatly affect your health, causing you to fall into a state of deficiency of necessary nutrients.
Notes when using fish mint
When using fish mint, you need to pay attention to the following issues:
Must be washed thoroughly and soaked in diluted salt water to disinfect and remove bacteria and worms.
You should not eat too much fish mint. You should only eat or drink a moderate amount of fish mint per day (20-40g fresh fish mint).
Avoid drinking fish mint juice on an empty stomach because fish mint contains a lot of vitamin C which will cause intestinal alcohol and harm the stomach.
People with weak stomachs, cold constitution, cold hands and feet, and cold stomachs should avoid drinking fish mint juice after 10pm.
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