Herba Centellae

Herba Centellae, also known as Herba Hydrocotyles, Centella Asiatica, and other names, is commonly used in cooking to make soup. However, many people may not be fully aware of its specific benefits and effects. Drinking Herba Centellae soup can help relieve heatstroke, stop diarrhea, treat skin diseases, detoxify and reduce swelling, and promote beauty. It can also be used to treat hypertension and rheumatic diseases. However, in cases of severe illness, it is still necessary to rely on medication.

Effects and Benefits of Herba Centellae

1. Relief from Heatstroke and Diarrhea: Herba Centellae can help relieve heatstroke and diarrhea by clearing heat and promoting diuresis. It also has detoxifying properties, making it effective for treating these conditions during summer.

2. Treatment of Skin Diseases: Herba Centellae has significant therapeutic effects on various skin diseases. It can treat skin ulcers, stubborn wounds, skin tuberculosis, and leprosy. It not only eliminates skin inflammation and bacteria on the skin surface but also promotes skin cell regeneration.

3. Detoxification and Reduction of Swelling: Herba Centellae can be used to treat abscesses, boils, and traumatic injuries. It detoxifies, reduces swelling, and relieves pain, providing relief from discomfort.

4. Beauty: Herba Centellae is a natural beauty product. Its micronutrients can directly act on human skin, increasing skin elasticity and making it softer. Additionally, it promotes the formation of collagen in the dermis and accelerates the regeneration of fibrin, effectively reducing wrinkles. Regular use of Herba Centellae has significant beauty benefits.

Some people also use Herba Centellae to treat hypertension, rheumatic diseases, fever, and nervous disorders.

How to Consume Herba Centellae

1. Herba Centellae Soup:

• Ingredients: 100g lean meat, 110g Herba Centellae, oil, salt, ginger, cooking wine.
• Method: Clean and cut Herba Centellae into small pieces. Cut the lean meat into strips and then dice it. Add appropriate amounts of ginger and cooking wine, mix well, and marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and fry the minced meat until fragrant. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil. When the broth turns milky white, add the Herba Centellae. Boil for 2-3 minutes after the water boils, season with salt, and serve.

2. Herba Centellae Herbal Tea:

• Ingredients: Herba Centellae, sugar.
• Method: Clean Herba Centellae, preferably soaking it in a mixture of baking soda and salt for 10-15 minutes. Drain the water and place it in a mortar and pestle to mash it into a soft paste. Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the mashed Herba Centellae and sugar to the boiling water. Boil for a few minutes, turn off the heat, let it steep for a while, and then strain.

3. Herba Centellae Chicken (Duck) Soup:

• Ingredients: Chicken (duck) meat, Herba Centellae, oil, salt.
• Method: Prepare the soup as usual, adding both the chicken (duck) meat and Herba Centellae. Once cooked, season with salt and serve.