Tiếng Việt
中文 (中国)Vietnam is famous for hundreds of thousands of precious medicinal herbs that are not only widely used domestically but also sought after and imported by many countries around the world. Some medicinal herbs can only be found in the natural environment, while others can be cultivated on a large scale. Below are some typical medicinal products that Mai Anh Group provides.
Black cardamom
The first name on the list of top precious medicinal herbs in Vietnam is black cardamom. It has the scientific name Amomum. This type of tree appears a lot in the northern mountainous areas such as Lang Son, Ha Giang, or Lao Cai. The tree can be up to 3 meters tall. The most valuable part of black cardamom is the fruit. Harvest time lasts from August to October. Cardamom is often used in medicine and is a familiar spice in every family.
Black cardamom has many effects such as supporting the digestive system and treating respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, and cardiovascular health. According to research, herbs also have blood pressure-reducing and diuretic effects.
Amomum
Second on this list is Amomum with its scientific name Amomum Longiligulare. This tree has an average height of about 2m. Vietnam currently has more than 10 types of Amomum, of which, 3 types receive the most attention due to their advantages in quality and high productivity: purple amomum, green amomum, and red amomum. Amomum is often found in Son La, Cao Bang, Ha Giang…
Some uses of this type of medicinal herb in medicine include:
- Treatment of diarrhea.
- Treat pain caused by tooth decay.
- Reduce pain caused by arthritis.
- Reduce nausea for pregnant women.
- Treatment of stomach ulcers.
Homalomena occulta
Homalomena occulta is one of the leading medicines in traditional medicine. This plant often grows in streams, canals, or wet areas.
Homalomena occulta is widely used to treat diseases such as:
- Treatment of spondylosis and osteoarthritis.
- Treat stomach diseases.
- Treatment of bone and joint pain, neck and shoulder pain, and rheumatism.
- Treat heat rash, allergies, and rashes.
Buddha’s hand
Scientifically known as Citrus medica L.var.sarcodactylis Swingle, this plant is often displayed on five-fruit trays during Tet in Vietnam. However, not everyone knows that Buddha’s hand is also a medicine in traditional medicine.
Uses of Buddha’s hand include:
- Soothe asthma attacks.
- Eliminate phlegm.
- Dilate coronary vessels.
- Help lower blood pressure.
In addition, Buddha’s hand is also made into essential oil or tea, or combined in dietary therapies.
Poria cocos
Next on this list of precious medicinal herbs in Vietnam is poria cocos with its scientific name Poria cocos Polyporaceae. This fungus often grows parasitically on pine tree roots. It rarely appears in Vietnam but is often found in China, India, or Indonesia. The harvest season falls from July to September. Poria cocos is effective in treating rheumatism, sciatica, syphilis, or gastrointestinal cancer.
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