Càng cua

Culinary use

Eaten raw with condiments, blanched and cooked in broth

Medicinal properties

Heart and blood pressure as well as contribute to the treatment of diabetes, constipation, high blood pressure.

Vernacular name : Càng cua

Botanical name : Peperomia pellucida

Other name : Pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man

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