“Dok Kajorn” is a popular local vegetable that can be cooked in many dishes.

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Many people have probably seen and eaten Dok Kajorn or wild morning glory before. Whether it is boiled and eaten with chili paste or as a wild morning glory salad or in many other dishes. But did you know that wild morning glory has many benefits and properties?

The flower of the Indian hemp plant, or the vegetable of the Indian hemp plant, and many other names depending on the area. According to information, it is a plant that originally originated in tropical areas of Asia, such as southern China, India, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, and Thailand. In Thailand, the Indian hemp plant is considered a local vegetable. That can be found in every region of the country.

The kajorn has a cool, bitter and fragrant taste. It is popular to eat young shoots, young fruits and flowers of the kajorn plant. They can be used in cooking, especially as boiled or blanched vegetables with chili paste or other dishes such as sour curry. With kajorn flowers, spicy salad with kajorn flowers, clear soup with kajorn flowers, kajorn rice soup, โปรโมชั่น ufabet etc.

100 grams of young shoots and flowers of morning glory contain vitamins and minerals, namely vitamin A up to 3,150 IU, vitamin C 45 milligrams, calcium 70 milligrams, phosphorus 90 milligrams.

Properties of the morning glory flower

  • Young shoots, flowers, and young fruits nourish the elements, the liver, and lungs, and relieve toxic phlegm. The roots induce vomiting, remove toxins from intoxication, and relieve dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. They treat colds caused by exposure to wind or cold air. They nourish the liver, eyes, blood, and female hormones, and help expel phlegm and relieve flatulence.
  • The root is a medicinal herb used as eye drops. And has the properties of inducing vomiting, neutralizing intoxication, and neutralizing poison.

Khajorn is a local vegetable that Thai people like to use in both savory and sweet dishes since the past. Therefore, there should not be any problems. However, when using it as a herb. Safety should be taken into account, just like using other herbs. It should be used in the right amount. It should not be used in excessive amounts or for too long because it may affect health. And for those with chronic diseases, they should always consult a doctor first.