What is Vietnamese Mint Good For? Culinary and Medicinal Uses
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Native to Southeast Asia, Vietnamese mint (Persicaria odorata) is not a true mint but is a prized herb with a distinctly peppery, citrusy, and slightly spicy flavor. This versatile plant is used extensively in Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cooking to enhance salads, soups, and curries, and has also been valued for centuries in traditional medicine for various health benefits.
