

Vietnamese Coriander

What other names is Vietnamese Coriander known by?

Asian Mint, Coriandre du Vietnam, Daun Kesom, Daun Kesum, Daun Laksa, Dawn Kesum, Dawn Laksa, Hot Mint, Korianderpil&#246;rt, Laksa Plant, Perennial Coriander, Persicaire du Vietnam, Persicaria odorata, Polygonum odoratum, Rau R&#259;m, Renouée Odorante, Vietnamese Mint.

What is Vietnamese Coriander?

Vietnamese coriander is an herb. The leaves are used for medicine. People take Vietnamese coriander by mouth for diabetes, stomachaches, and to reduce sexual desire.

People apply extracts of Vietnamese coriander for dandruff.

In food, Vietnamese coriander is used to flavor soups, stews, and salads.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of Vietnamese coriander for these uses.

How does Vietnamese Coriander work?

Vietnamese coriander contains chemicals called flavonoids. These chemicals work as antioxidants. Vietnamese coriander also contains a chemical that seem to stop cancer cells from growing.

Are there safety concerns?

It isn't known if Vietnamese coriander is safe or what the possible side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Vietnamese coriander during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Dosing considerations for Vietnamese Coriander.

The appropriate dose of Vietnamese coriander depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Vietnamese coriander. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.




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Reviewed on 9/17/2019

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