Purslane
For many Vietnamese people, purslane is a type of weed that grows wild on the side of the road. This vegetable has a slightly sour, refreshing taste. In the world, many countries highly value the health benefits of purslane.
Most parts of the purslane plant can be used. In the Roman Empire, this vegetable was used to make a medicine to treat headaches, inflammation, urinary disorders, hemorrhoids, and dysentery.
In the traditional Indian medicine system, purslane is used to treat many diseases such as indigestion, edema, ulcers, asthma, and eye diseases. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, people use this vegetable to reduce fever, treat skin diseases, and prevent rickets. Chinese medicine considers purslane as a longevity medicine that helps to treat many diseases.
Purslane (on the left) and watercress.
Watercress
Watercress is a type of wild-growing vegetable, not everyone knows about this vegetable. In many countries around the world, this vegetable is considered a miracle cure, capable of curing many diseases. In the Philippines, watercress is used to treat boils and ulcers. Meanwhile, the Javanese use this vegetable to treat headaches and malaria.
In Oriental medicine, watercress has a bitter taste, cool properties, and the benefits of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, dissolving blood clots, reducing fever, reducing pain, and anti-inflammation…
Wild amaranth
In Vietnam, wild amaranth is also a type of wild vegetable that is often found in fields, empty lots, and hillsides… During wartime, this was considered a famine relief vegetable for the people and soldiers.
According to Oriental medicine, wild amaranth fruits have a sour taste, cool properties, and the benefits of clearing heat and reducing phlegm…
Chives and wild amaranth (on the right).
Chives
Chives are a healthy vegetable. According to Oriental medicine, chives have a spicy, slightly sour taste and a warm nature. This is a vegetable that has strong anti-inflammatory properties and is good for the kidneys.
Chive leaves are rich in vitamins, and coarse fiber has good effects on the digestive system, helping to treat constipation and prevent colon cancer. In addition, chives also have many other health benefits such as promoting blood circulation, dissolving blood clots, and helping to detoxify. Because chives have a cooling nature, they are a very good food for health in the cold season, helping to increase physical strength and warm the body.
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves are a type of vegetable that contains a lot of fiber, which is good for the digestive system. In addition, this vegetable also contains many vitamins and minerals. Vitamin B2 in sweet potato leaves is even 10 times more than in sweet potato tubers. This vegetable also contains vitamin B6, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
According to Oriental medicine, sweet potato leaves have a neutral nature, helping to clear heat, cool the body, and detoxify the intestines and other internal organs. In addition, this vegetable also has beneficial effects on eyesight, helps lower blood pressure, prevents cardiovascular disease, and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
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Super cheap type of vegetable packed in Vietnamese markets, grows like a weed but healthier than meat and better than medicine when planted in soil.
This is a popular type of vegetable grown in Vietnam, especially easy to grow, grows quickly, and has many health benefits.
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So why not explore the delicious world of pork and let your culinary creativity soar? With its mouthwatering flavors and nutritional benefits, pork is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Get inspired and start cooking with pork today!
