The fishy-tasting leaves are extremely sensitive 'hypoglycemic drugs', growing on the edges of Vietnamese fields

This vegetable that grows wild on the edges of fields and ponds is a precious herb that supports the treatment of many diseases and is very good for people with diabetes .

Fish mint (or fish mint, fish mint) is a very familiar herb plant in Vietnam. The plant often grows on the edges of fields, ponds, or on moist soil. This is a type of herb that is loved by many people.

Most parts of the fish mint plant contain essential oils, with diverse chemical compositions such as: decanoyl acetaldehyde, methyl-n-Nonykelton, calcium sulfate, quercitrin, hyperin, myrcene, capric acid, reynountrin, calcium chloride, afzefin , rutin, isoquercitrin, camphene, limonene, stearic acid, oleic acid. According to oriental medicine, fish mint has a sour taste, slightly cold properties, has the effect of clearing heat, clearing phlegm, lowering gums, treating emphysema. and is used Used to support the treatment of many diseases.

In Japan, fish mint is very popular and is processed into extremely famous detoxifying fish mint tea. Japanese fish mint tea is made from 100% dried fish mint, with no preservatives, so it is extremely safe.

Many Japanese people believe in using this tea as a secret to clear heat, detoxify, reduce heat, reduce acne, beautify skin, improve health, and increase longevity.

Fish mint has a characteristic fishy smell, causing discomfort to many people. However, those who can stand this characteristic smell love this vegetable with many health benefits.

Fish mint is a very familiar herb in Vietnam.

1. Regulate blood sugar

Fish mint contains anti-diabetic substances and plays a role in controlling and stabilizing blood sugar levels in the body. Besides, fish mint is rich in fiber and B vitamins that help reduce homocysteine, thereby effectively stabilizing blood sugar. Many doctors recommend that people with diabetes should add fish mint to their daily meals or drink it regularly.

2. Clear heat and detoxify

In Oriental medicine, fish mint has cool properties, a slightly bitter taste and is very effective in clearing heat, detoxifying, eliminating inflammation, and treating internal heat.

Fish mint contains antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, so when used regularly, it can help reduce inflammation in acne-prone skin. If you have inflamed acne skin, you can use washed and crushed fish mint leaves to create a mask mixture. The cool, anti-inflammatory properties of fish mint help acne quickly reduce swelling and pain. Applying fish mint regularly also helps reduce dark spots caused by acne.

Fish mint contains antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation in acne-prone skin.

3. Detoxify the body

Fish mint contains two active ingredients Quercetin and isoquercitrin that help eliminate toxins in the body. With its slightly dry properties, fish mint has the effect of clearing heat, cooling the liver, detoxifying. giving us a feeling of comfort, ease, and health. That's why many people love drinking fish mint juice to purify the body, especially on hot summer days.

4. Supports weight loss

Fish mint has a unique fishy taste that makes many people not dare to try eating it. But this vegetable can help control weight and maintain a slim figure effectively. Vitamin A, C, and minerals found in fish mint help promote metabolism and release powerful energy. Moreover, the high fiber content in fish mint helps women stay full for a long time, reduces calorie absorption, and effectively limits weight gain.

Losing weight with fish mint is a safe and economical method but requires patience. Furthermore, the taste of fish mint makes many people uncomfortable, so not everyone can apply this economical weight loss method.

5. Increase immunity

With fiber, many vitamins and minerals, fish mint helps strengthen the body's immunity effectively. According to many studies, fish mint contains substances that stimulate the production of lymphocytes, which have a great effect in enhancing the human body's resistance.

People of all ages can eat or drink fish mint juice to supplement nutrition and enhance the body's immunity. Adding this vegetable to your daily menu helps you have a healthy, energetic body.

6. Good for eyes

Fish mint contains zeaxanthin - a compound beneficial for improving vision. Zeaxanthin is a substance with antioxidant properties that can help prevent cataracts. Therefore, supplementing fish mint daily can help you have bright, healthy eyes.

Supplementing fish mint daily can help you have bright, healthy eyes.

Note when using fish mint

Wash thoroughly and ensure hygiene

Fish mint grows in damp places so it is very susceptible to helminths. Therefore, you need to soak, wash, and use diluted salt water to disinfect before eating. It is best to use vegetables of clear origin to ensure hygiene.

Can easily cause stomach cold and diarrhea

Fish mint has cooling properties, supporting the treatment of constipation and hemorrhoids very well. But for people with cold constitutions, prone to cold limbs, and pregnant women, fish mint can easily cause diarrhea, cold stomach, and digestive disorders. These subjects should not use fish mint.

In addition, you should also use fish mint with a dose of 20-40g/day, limit the use of fish mint vegetable/juice on an empty stomach because it can cause intestinal cramps and stomach pain.

Affects kidney function

Fish mint also has a diuretic effect, using it too much can cause the body to excrete more times than normal. Therefore, if you use fish mint to treat or eat, you should use a sufficient amount and a reasonable frequency so as not to affect the kidneys.