
PLU KAOW (Houttuynia cordata)
PLU KAOW is a traditional herbaceous plant with long-standing medicinal benefits. It is used both as an herbal food and a decorative plant in the northeastern and northern regions of Thailand. PLU KAOW has a spicy, pungent taste and aroma and is also known as ‘Phak Khaw Tong.’ It originates from China, Korea, Japan, Nepal, India, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia including Thailand, where it is found at elevations of up to 2,500 meters above sea level. In Thailand, there are three main varieties: green PLU KAOW, red PLU KAOW and purple-stemmed PLU KAOW. It thrives in moist soil and is often found along rivers, streams, forests and grasslands.
Scientifically known as Houttuynia cordata Thunb. It belongs to the Saururaceae family. PLU KAOW is highly nutritious, containing high levels of vitamins A and B, iron, protein and calcium. Both the tender shoots and leaves can be consumed raw or cooked, while the dried stems and roots are used for medicinal purposes.
Here are the properties and benefits of PLU KAOW
- Inhibit diabetes and maintaining overall body balance.
- Aids in the treatment and recovery of hypertension.
- Stimulates the immune system.
- Inhibits and destroys influenza viruses.
- Reduces various inflammations in the body.
- Helps reduce the occurrence of lung cancer cells.
- Improves energy metabolism in the body.
- Controls weight due to its high fiber content.
- Treats symptoms of pulmonary edema and pneumonia.
- Alleviates diarrhea.
- Prevents infections after surgery.
- Stimulates blood circulation to the male reproductive organs.
- Treats male reproductive organ abnormalities.
- Treats hemorrhoids.
- Treats irregular menstruation in women.
- Relieves cough, dry cough, phlegm and treats bronchitis.
- Alleviates heat, relieves liver heat and detoxifies the body.
- Effectively treats constipation in both children and adults.
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