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Persicaria odorata
Also known as Vietnamese Coriander, and actually unrelated to mint but similar in growth habit. Attractive plant with burgundy red markings on the green pointed leaves. The aroma is rather similar to coriander, with a hot, peppery but refreshing flavour. It is used in Asian cooking in soups, curries, stews, spring rolls, salads and Laksa. Young shoots are also added along with water celery to fermented cabbage. Also used as a medicinal plant due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer compounds. Externally, the crushed leaves can be applied to treat fever, vomiting, and ringworm. Perennial but slightly frost tender. Also tends to run, so good to keep in a pot and provide protection in winter. Flowers in warm areas.
9cm pot. Certified organic plant.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
