[[File:Laksa-bush.jpg|thumb|right|''Persicaria odorata'']]
'''Persicaria odorata''' is an herb whose leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking. In North-East India, Manipur state uses this as garnishing herb over various cuisines such as Eromba and Singju. Manipuris called it as phak-phai.
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'''Persicaria odorata''', the '''Vietnamese coriander''', is an herb whose leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking. Other English names for the herb include '''Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese cilantro, Cambodian mint, hot mint, laksa leaf, and praew leaf'''. Its Vietnamese name is rau răm, while in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore it is called daun kesum, daun kesom, or daun laksa. In Thailand, it is called phak phai and the Hmong word for it is luam laws. In Laos, it is called phak phaew, and in Cambodia chi krasang tomhom or chi pong tea koun. In North-East India, Manipur state uses this as garnishing herb over various cuisines such as Eromba and Singju. Manipuris called it as phak-phai==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
It ==Chemical Composition==In the essential oil of Vietnamese coriander, long-chain aldehydes were found, e. g., decanal (28%) and dodecanal (44%), furthermore decanol (11%). Sesquiterpenes (α-humulene, β-caryophyllene) account for about 15% of the essential oil.<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=}} ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa=== ===Guna=== ===Veerya=== ===Vipaka=== ===Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Foliar Attachment to Stem is Petiolate and Foliar Shape(s) is neither related to the mintsOvate.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|Pink, Purple, nor White|5-20|Flower Grouping is Cluster / Inflorescence and Flowering Habit is it Polycarpic}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Simple||Fruit Type is Indehiscent Dry Fruit (Nut / Nutlet)|Mature Fruit Colour is Brown|}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the mint family Lamiaceae but herb is used== ==Where to get the general appearance and odor are reminiscent saplings====Mode of themPropagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. Persicaria is ==How to plant/cultivate==Succeeds in tropical to warm temperate areas.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in the family Polygonaceaeareas=={{Commonly seen|Terrestrial area}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, collectively known as smartweeds or pinkweeds{{Commonly seen|Monsoon forest}} ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> Gardenology.org-IMG 2661 rbgs11jan.jpg Gardenology.org-IMG 2662 rbgs11jan.jpg Gardenology.org-IMG 2663 rbgs11jan.jpg
== Description ==
The Vietnamese coriander is a perennial plant that grows best in tropical and subtropical zones in warm and damp conditionsGardenology. In advantageous conditions, it can grow up to 15–30 cm (5.9–11.8 in). The top of its leaf is dark green, with chestnut-colored spots, while the leaf's bottom is burgundy red. The stem is jointed at each leaf. In Vietnam, it can be cultivated or found in the wild. It can grow very well outside in summer in nontropical Europe. It prefers full sun and wellorg-drained soil. It should be brought inside for winter and treated as a house plant. It rarely flowers outside the tropicsIMG 7734 qsbg11mar.jpg
== Uses ==
No scientific studies have measured PGardenology. odorata's effects on libidoorg-IMG 7735 qsbg11mar. Traditionally, in Vietnam, the herb is believed to repress sexual urges. A saying in Vietnamese states, "rau răm, giá sống" ("Vietnamese coriander, raw bean sprouts"), which refers to the common belief that Vietnamese coriander reduces sexual desire, while bean sprouts have the opposite effect. Many Buddhist monks grow coriander in their private gardens and eat it frequently, believing it helps them remain celibate.<ref name="uses"/>jpg
==Common name== Hotvitlon.jpg
* '''Hindi''' - लाख Laksa Leaf (Polygonum odoratum).jpg
== References ==
Laksa-bush.jpg </gallery> ==References== <references><ref name="useschemical composition">[http://gernot-katzers-spice-pages.com/engl/Pers_odo.html Vietnamese Coriander (Main constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html Wayback machine]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Persicaria +odorata (Lour.) Soják) pageCultivation Details]</ref>
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== External Links == * [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=293779&isprofile=0& Persicaria odorata on missouribotanicalgarden]*[https://endavesgarden.wikipediacom/guides/pf/go/310/#b Persicaria odorata on on daves garden]* [http://www.herbcottage.com.au/vietnamese-mint.orghtml Persicaria odorata on mudbrick cotage herb farm]* [https://wikiwww.daleysfruit.com.au/Persicaria_odorata Vietnamese-Mint-Persi caria-odorata.htm Plant Information or Specifications of Persicaria odorata - Wikipedia]
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