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Vietnamese Coriander

Vietnamese Coriander plant
Description

Vietnamese coriander is an herb. The leaves are used for medicine.

People use Vietnamese coriander for diabetes, stomach pain, constipation, dandruff, gas (flatulence), and to reduce sexual desire, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

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

Is It Effective?

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NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

Insufficient evidence
  • Constipation.
  • Dandruff.
  • Diabetes.
  • Gas (flatulence).
  • Stomach pain.
  • To reduce sexual desire.
  • Other conditions.

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

Is it Safe?

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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.

Safety

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Vietnamese coriander is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Vietnamese coriander is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Drug interactions

It is not known if Vietnamese Coriander interacts with any medicines. Before taking Vietnamese Coriander, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

Herb interactions

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Food interactions

There are no known interactions with foods.

Dosage

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.

Other names

Asian Mint, Coriandre du Vietnam, Daun Kesom, Daun Kesum, Daun Laksa, Dawn Kesum, Dawn Laksa, Hot Mint, Korianderpilört, Laksa Plant, Perennial Coriander, PakPaw, Persicaire du Vietnam, Persicaria odorata, Polygonum odoratum, Rau Răm, Renouée Odorante, Vietnamese Mint.

Disclaimer

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