According to Traditional Medicine, the sweet flower of the moon vine is neutral in nature. This type of flower serves as a sedative and effectively treats insomnia.
Remarkable Benefits of Moon Vine Flowers
This “vegetable” is an excellent “natural sedative”
Perhaps few foods are as unique as moon vine: it is both a flower and a vegetable, serving as both a medicine and food. Moon vine flowers are well-known among the Vietnamese for their easy cultivation, as they belong to the climbing plant family.
According to Dr. Bùi Đắc Sáng (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association), moon vine is classified as “medicinal food.” It is also known as “Dahlia Fragrance” or “Dahlia Leaf Fragrance.”
Moon vine is famous for its ability to relieve joint pain, disinfect, reduce inflammation, prevent ulcers, detoxify, cool the body, and calm the mind…
Moon vine flowers.
There are three ways to use moon vine flowers for better and deeper sleep:
- Cook moon vine flowers in soup for a restful night. You’ll wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and relaxed.
- Alternatively, use this remedy: 30g moon vine flowers, 10g jasmine flowers, and 15g lotus seeds. Brew these together and drink throughout the day for a week to alleviate insomnia.
- The third method is to dry moon vine leaves to make a pillow. Use 5kg of fresh moon vine leaves, clean them, dry them, and stuff them into a pillowcase. This moon vine pillow helps improve blood circulation in the neck area, promoting better sleep.
Other Benefits of Moon Vine Flowers
1. Relieves Joint Pain
How to do it: Stir-fry moon vine flowers with beef. This simple dish is delicious and effective in alleviating joint pain.
2. Treats Weakness, Dizziness, and Lightheadedness
How to do it: Combine 10g of moon vine flowers, 10g of white chrysanthemum, 12g of wormwood, and 8g each of pennywort and Vietnamese coriander. Brew and drink daily for 3-5 days.
3. Detoxifies and Reduces Blood Fat
How to do it: Prepare 50-100g of fresh moon vine flowers, 100-150g of glutinous rice, and 30-40g of gypsum. Boil the gypsum with 1500ml of water until it reduces to 1000ml. Strain and discard the residue, then cook the rice into porridge. When the porridge is ready, add the moon vine flowers and reheat. This porridge helps detoxify, cool the body, and lower blood fat.
4. Supports Treatment of Conjunctivitis
How to do it: Use moon vine flowers in daily meals. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of moon vine flowers can positively aid in the treatment of conjunctivitis.
5. Treats Hematuria and Frequent Urination
How to do it: Prepare 10-20g of moon vine roots, brew and drink the tea 2-3 times a day.
6. Prevents Heat Rash in Summer
How to do it: Daily consumption of moon vine flower soup will help reduce heat rash, as this food is effective for detoxification and cooling.
7. Effective Weight Loss
How to do it: Include moon vine flower dishes in your diet. This food is rich in fiber and chlorophyll while being low in calories, making it beneficial for weight loss.
Moon vine flowers are high in fiber.
8. Supports Treatment of Hemorrhoids
How to do it: Use moon vine flowers to make crab soup with moon vine. This vegetable helps reduce heat, making it beneficial for those suffering from hemorrhoids. Additionally, moon vine possesses strong natural antibacterial properties, eliminating bacteria and preventing inflammation, thus aiding in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Notes on Preparing and Consuming Moon Vine Flowers
When preparing dishes with moon vine flowers, avoid overcooking, as this can reduce nutrients and diminish flavor.
Moon vine contains zinc, so it should not be cooked with iron-rich foods like liver, lean pork, or water spinach, as iron can displace zinc from the body, leading to nutrient loss.
