Perilla is a familiar spice and herb of Vietnamese people. Perilla is processed into dishes and brewed into drinks by many people. So, what are the effects of perilla leaf water?
Characteristics of medicinal herbs from perilla
According to an article by Dr. Do Bao in the Health & Life Newspaper, the part used as medicine is the whole plant except the roots; harvested year-round but mainly in the fall, when the plant begins to flower, dried or sun-dried for later use.
- Whole herb: The whole plant is cut short. Daily dose: 10 - 16g in decoction form.
The whole herb can be used fresh; used alone or in combination with other herbs to treat colds, fever, flu, headaches, rheumatism, body aches, and boils.
- Medicinal herb Kinh gioi tue: Use only the flower cluster cut separately with 1-2 top leaves (the flower has bloomed and is still green). Kinh gioi tue is processed in 3 ways:
+ Perilla leaves are used to treat boils, sore throats, and prevent measles.
Daily dose: 10 - 20g in powder or decoction form.
+ Golden star anise cures colds and flu.
Daily dose: 6 - 8g in powder form. Twice a day.
+ Black star anise has the effect of stopping bleeding.
Daily dose: 12g in decoction or powder form.
Oregano leaves are very good for health.
What is the effect of drinking perilla leaf water?
The article on the Medlatce General Hospital website has medical consultation from BSCKI. Duong Ngoc Van said that eating perilla leaves and drinking perilla tea have the following effects:
Good for the heart
Potassium in oregano helps control heart rate and blood pressure. In addition, antioxidants from oregano also prevent the factor that causes heart disease, oxidative stress.
Helps kill parasites that harm the intestines
Carvacrol and Thymol in oregano can kill parasites that are harmful to the intestines such as tapeworms and worms, to protect the digestive system, helping to relieve symptoms of indigestion and pain caused by stomach disorders.
For women, this spice also helps relieve menstrual cramps.
Improve sleep
Flavonoids in oregano can be anti-inflammatory and sedative, effectively reducing stress and tension, improving migraines, and providing better quality sleep.
Anti-aging
Rosmarinic is a substance in oregano that has a relatively strong antioxidant effect, thanks to which it repels and prevents signs of aging, bringing vitality to the skin.
Reduce inflammation
When the body is injured or has a disease, a normal immune response can occur, which is inflammation. It is worth noting that chronic inflammation can easily affect the progression of certain diseases such as heart disease, autoimmune disease, and diabetes. Oregano is rich in antioxidants, so it will reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals.
Clear respiratory tract
Flavonoids, carvacrol and terpenes in oregano help dissolve phlegm, treat coughs, expel phlegm from the lungs and prevent lung cancer. Not only that, these substances also reduce the risk of sinus infections, so they are very good for the respiratory tract.
Above is the information to answer the question of what effect drinking perilla leaf water has on health. Use perilla properly to be good for your health.
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