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Vietnamese Coriander

Digestive

Persicaria odorata

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Pungent herb of Southeast Asia widely used in Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine and medicine for digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

decanaldodecanalaliphatic aldehydesrutinquercetin

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in Vietnamese folk medicine
Antiseptic for wounds and skin
Detoxification
Culinary medicine

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Digestive
Anti-inflammatory

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, other, topical
Adult Dose: Fresh herb as food medicine; tea from 10-15g fresh leaves daily
Child Dose: Not established for medicinal doses
Preparation Notes: Use fresh in cooking; steep fresh leaves in hot water.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy in medicinal doses
Prolonged large doses

Possible Side Effects

Generally well tolerated as food

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