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'''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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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Ringworm}}, {{Uses|Vomiting}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Nausea}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}.
  
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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.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
  
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It is neither related to the mints, nor is it in the mint family Lamiaceae but the general appearance and odor are reminiscent of them. Persicaria is in the family Polygonaceae, collectively known as smartweeds or pinkweeds.
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==Chemical Composition==
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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"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=}}
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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===Guna===
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===Veerya===
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===Vipaka===
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===Karma===
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Foliar Attachment to Stem is Petiolate and Foliar Shape(s) is Ovate.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|Pink, Purple, White|5-20|Flower Grouping is Cluster / Inflorescence and Flowering Habit is Polycarpic}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Simple||Fruit Type is Indehiscent Dry Fruit (Nut / Nutlet)|Mature Fruit Colour is Brown|}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Succeeds in tropical to warm temperate areas.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Terrestrial area}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Monsoon forest}}
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==Photo Gallery==
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== Description ==
 
 
   
 
   
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The Vietnamese coriander is a perennial plant that grows best in tropical and subtropical zones in warm and damp conditions. 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 well-drained soil. It should be brought inside for winter and treated as a house plant. It rarely flowers outside the tropics.
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== Uses ==
 
 
   
 
   
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No scientific studies have measured P. odorata's effects on libido. 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"/>
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==Common name==
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* '''Hindi''' - लाख
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== References ==
 
 
   
 
   
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<ref name="uses">[http://gernot-katzers-spice-pages.com/engl/Pers_odo.html Vietnamese Coriander (Persicaria odorata (Lour.) Soják) page]</ref>
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==References==
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://gernot-katzers-spice-pages.com/engl/Pers_odo.html Main constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html Wayback machine]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Persicaria+odorata Cultivation Details]</ref>
 
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=293779&isprofile=0& Persicaria odorata on missouribotanicalgarden]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persicaria_odorata Persicaria odorata - Wikipedia]
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* [https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/310/#b Persicaria odorata on on daves garden]
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* [http://www.herbcottage.com.au/vietnamese-mint.html Persicaria odorata on mudbrick cotage herb farm]
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* [https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/Vietnamese-Mint-Persi caria-odorata.htm Plant Information or Specifications of Persicaria odorata]
  
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 30 June 2020

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.

Uses

Fever, Ringworm, Vomiting, Skin problems, Acne, Nausea, Indigestion.

Parts Used

Leaves.

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.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English


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

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Foliar Attachment to Stem is Petiolate and Foliar Shape(s) is Ovate.

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual 2-4cm long Pink, Purple, White 5-20 Flower Grouping is Cluster / Inflorescence and Flowering Habit is Polycarpic

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple Fruit Type is Indehiscent Dry Fruit (Nut / Nutlet) Mature Fruit Colour is Brown {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Succeeds in tropical to warm temperate areas.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Terrestrial area, Tropical area, Subtropical area, Monsoon forest

Photo Gallery

  • Gardenology.org-IMG 2661 rbgs11jan.jpg
  • Gardenology.org-IMG 2662 rbgs11jan.jpg
  • Gardenology.org-IMG 2663 rbgs11jan.jpg
  • Gardenology.org-IMG 7734 qsbg11mar.jpg
  • Gardenology.org-IMG 7735 qsbg11mar.jpg
  • Hotvitlon.jpg
  • Laksa Leaf (Polygonum odoratum).jpg
  • Laksa-bush.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Main constituents
  2. ↑ Wayback machine
  3. ↑ Cultivation Details

External Links

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