Medicinal use:In Japan, Gynura bicolor is eaten as local vegetables in Ishikawa, Kumamoto and Okinawa and so on, it is lightly blanched and served with ponzu, as an ingredient in miso or tempura soup, the leaves are sautéed with sesame oil and ginger ( both hot foods). The stems and roots of the plant can also be made into tea by boiling them with water.
Medicinal use:The leaves are used fresh, whole or chopped, as a substitute for coriander and parsley. In Panama, it is mixed with parsley, garlic, onion and chives to prepare “green recao”, a condiment widely used in the preparation of various stews, sauces and soups.
Medicinal use:These strawberries are eaten fresh, with orange juice or milk or yogurt, sprinkled with sugar or cream. In addition, they are used to decorate a large number of desserts and ice creams. With them, jams, preserves, jellies, smoothies, sorbets, etc. are made.
Medicinal use: In Laos, lemon basil is widely used in curries, stews, and fried dishes as it is the most commonly used type of basil in Laos. Many of the stews of Lao cuisine require the use of lemon basil. It is often eaten raw in salads or lalap (raw vegetables) and accompanied by sambal. Lemon basil is often used to flavor certain Indonesian dishes, such as curries, soups, stews, or steamed or grilled dishes.
