Herbs
Here are 10 unique herbs found in Myanmar and a brief description of how they are used:
Thazin: A tall, perennial herb with small white flowers. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and flu.
Auk Kya: A plant with large, fan-like leaves. It is commonly used in salads and as a garnish, but also has medicinal properties and is used to treat headaches and fever.
Thanakha: A small tree or shrub with fragrant white flowers. Its bark is used to make a traditional cosmetic paste that is applied to the face and body to protect against sun damage and promote clear, youthful-looking skin.
Nga-kyet-hna: A climbing vine with small, trumpet-shaped flowers. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have diuretic properties and is used to treat kidney and bladder issues.
Ywar-gyi: A tall herb with small white flowers. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments, including fever, colds, and influenza.
Pyin-byu: A climbing vine with large, heart-shaped leaves. Its roots and leaves are used to make a traditional medicine that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis.
Htamin-gyi: A small herb with purple flowers. Its leaves and stems are used to make a tea that is believed to have blood-sugar-lowering properties and is used to treat diabetes.
Htamin-thukha: A small herb with small white flowers. Its leaves are used to make a traditional medicine that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis.
Nga-choke: A small herb with small white flowers. Its leaves and stems are used to make a traditional medicine that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat a wide range of ailments, including fever, colds, and influenza.
Nga-nyin-gyi: A small herb with small white flowers. Its leaves and stems are used to make a traditional medicine that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to treat a wide range of ailments, including fever, colds, and influenza.