Rau ram is indispensable in Vietnamese and Thai recipes and tastes spicy and peppery.
It plant likes dappled shade and moisture; otherwise it is easy
to grow. Vietnamese mint is pretty, grows fast and colonises a patch
quickly. In the Upper Mountains this herb will die back in winter and
reemerge in spring. It can be grown in pots too.
Culinary uses: Commonly eaten raw in salads, in duck-related dishes and on most common herb plates.
Medicinal:
Used to treat indigestion, stomach aches, ulcers, wounds and swelling.
Believed to have the ability to reduce fertility.
Recipes:
Vietnamese soup
Chicken and cabbage salad