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Among the diverse array of Thai herbs, there exists a fascinating local plant that Thais are familiar with as a garnish for dishes like larb. However, it possesses far more value and properties than many realize. This is the \"Rice Paddy Herb,\" or its scientific name, Limnophila aromatica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rice Paddy Herb is one of the local plants Aromayu has selected as a key ingredient in its essential oil products, reflecting the \"Where East Meets World\" concept. Let's explore this marvelous local plant and its unique properties, which<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rice Paddy Herb grows well in wetlands, especially in rice fields, which is why it is called \"Rice Paddy Herb\" in English. It is found throughout Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and in some areas of China, India, Japan, New Guinea, and Micronesia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Thailand, Rice Paddy Herb plays an important role in local food culture, particularly in the northeastern and northern regions. It is a popular garnish for dishes like\nlarb, goi, jaew, and various salads, as its unique scent, similar to a blend of holy basil and lime, helps to neutralize a fishy smell and adds freshness to food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In traditional Thai and Vietnamese medicine, Rice Paddy Herb has been used as an herb to relieve fever, heal wounds, help with urination, and stimulate breast milk production in postpartum women. Locals also used water boiled with the leaves to wash wounds to prevent infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The essential oil from Rice Paddy Herb has interesting properties. Chemical analysis shows that the essential oil is composed of various terpene groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research from a university in Thailand found that inhaling the scent of Rice Paddy Herb affects alpha and theta brain waves, which occur in a normal state of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, Rice Paddy Herb is rich in various flavonoids, such as Nevadensin and Gardenin B. Scientific studies show that these components are key to the unique scent of the herb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With its outstanding unique scent, Aromayu has incorporated the essential oil from Rice Paddy Herb as one of the key ingredients in the Focus & Energy collection, especially in the \"Mindful Focus\" formula, which has a unique fresh scent. The scent of Rice Paddy Herb is also blended in the Uplift & Renew collection in the \"Siam Joy\" formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aromayu's extraction process for Rice Paddy Herb essential oil uses hydro-distillation, a method that helps preserve the important properties of the aromatic compounds completely. The Rice Paddy Herb is carefully selected from quality cultivation sources and harvested at the time of maximum essential oil accumulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The perfect blend of Rice Paddy Herb essential oil with other high-quality essential oils like holy basil, lemon, and frankincense creates the unique fresh scent of the Mindful Focus product, which clearly reflects the \"Where East Meets World\" concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n