Bitter Herb Botanical Name: Glinus oppositifolius

General Description/History: The small herbaceous plant usually grows near water. Its bitter young shoots and leaves are reputed to ease chest congestion and fever. The Vietnamese add it to fish congee and steamboats while the Thais cook it in a curry with grilled dried fish.

Alternative Names: Chinese: foo yip English: bitter herb Thai: phak kuang Vietnamese: rau đăng

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