Many years ago, I suffered from high blood pressure and my father in-law introduces this bitter herb to me. It taste horrible! But with much determination, I began to force myself taking it. Seven medium sized leave were picked and chewed (the most difficult part) for several minutes until all the bitterness spreads all over my mouth and guts. I then swallowed it with lots of water (the bitter taste will still be lingering in my mouth for hours). I stayed with this regime for about a month; taking it in alternate days of course. A good review about this herb can be obtainhere I have taken it for 5 years now, on and off and my blood pressure has gone down to normal. This bitter herb is also very good for the liver and cures soar throat like magic. From then onwards, I began to look for other herbs in my back yard or went searching for new herbs to be planted in my garden. PLEASE TAKE NOTE:I am not a doctor or any herbalist but just a teacher who likes to plant herbs for personal consumption and as a hobby. Thank you
Friday, March 2, 2012
Andrograhis paniculata (King of Bitter Herb)
Hempedu Bumi (Andrograhis paniculata)
Hello and greetings to all who loves plants. What do you think of this bitter herb? Have you tried it? Please share with me other uses of this bitter herb. In Hockien it is pronounce as "Si pan Kee".
Hello, my father told me it is a weed so I threw it all away. What a waste.
ReplyDeleteYes your father is right. It is a weed but a good one. Do not worry, it will grow back everywhere in a few weeks time.
DeleteI like this bitter plant
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