Sesame
“Open Sesame!” Since childhood, a familiar phrase from the fairy tale “Ali Baba and 40 robbers”, but few people know that we are talking about sesame seeds here. How is this possible? The fact is that the second name of this oilseed crop is sesame, and this phrase is associated with the ability of sesame pods to crack and burst, revealing hidden seeds.
The most important advantage of sesame is a very high content of easily digestible calcium. The leader in calcium content is poppy seeds, sesame seeds are in second place and cottage cheese and cheese are only in tenth. It is very useful, especially for women and children, to drink a glass of sesame milk daily, which can be prepared at home using a blender. Black sesame is much more useful than white, as it is unpolished. In Thailand, you can buy sesame seeds, sesame kazinaki and sesame oil in any supermarket.
Matum Tea
Natural tea from a fruit known by various names – for Thais it is matum “matoom”, for Indians bael (bael), for Laotians maktoum, it is also called stone apple. The Latin name is Aegle marmelos. It belongs to the Rutaceae family, therefore, it is a close relative of all citrus fruits, such beloved and long-familiar: lemon, orange, mandarin, lime and so on. In India, Bael is the sacred tree of Shiva. It is considered one of the most useful medicinal plants. Tea helps primarily with colds, bronchitis and acute respiratory infections. It is useful for the cardiovascular and nervous system. It helps as an astringent and antiseptic for gastrointestinal diseases. Strengthens the immune system. You can buy matut in any supermarket in Thailand.
Goji berries
The inhabitants of Tibet were the first to discover this miracle berry. In the Tibetan highlands, monks cultivated gardens, picked berries and used them for medical purposes. Gradually, the berry got from Tibet to China and became widespread there. And then the incredible happened. In the nineties, the goji berry came into the focus of European scientists. Studies were carried out, and it turned out that it contains so many trace elements and vitamins that it simply has no known analogues. For example, vitamin C in it is 5 times more than in an orange, iron is 16 times more than in apples or pomegranate, carotene is 20 times more than in carrots. The indicators of calcium, potassium, selenium, zinc are off the scale. In addition, essential amino acids and minerals were found in it.
After that, serious studies of this unusual berry began. Her fame rumbled through Europe and famously wrapped up in America. There began a “goji boom”. The berry got on the first pages of magazines. Hollywood stars began to drink it in the morning. Goji has become a fashionable attribute. There were goji diets, goji recipes, goji marketing. The popularity of this berry in the Western world continues to grow to this day. It is impossible to list all the useful properties of berries. But, first of all, it is called the longevity berry, as it is a powerful natural antioxidant and, accordingly, very effectively slows down the aging process of the body. In China, goji berry is considered one of the best means of toning sexual activity and increasing libido. This berry is in the assortment of any Chinese medicine center specializing in such issues. In Thailand, you can order a goji shake in many vegetarian restaurants or buy a half-kilogram package in a supermarket at a very low price.
Blue tea
In Thailand, an unusual type of tea is widespread – blue tea, produced only here (it should not be confused with Chinese blue tea made from oolong leaves). It is not difficult to guess that such a name is due to the coloring obtained during brewing. This color is given by the basis of tea — the flowers of the Thai orchid – clitoris, also called moth peas. Clitoris flowers have long been used in Southeast Asian countries to strengthen hair and purify blood. The main benefit of Thai blue tea is the improvement of vision, as the drink affects the vessels of the eyes and cleanses them, resulting in improved visual acuity. Tea also has the following beneficial properties: improving memory, improving blood circulation and hair growth, has a calming effect and contains a lot of iron, which improves the condition of the skin and nails. Thai blue tea is sold in any tea shops in Thailand.
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds are part of more than 200 preparations of Chinese medicine. They contain alkaloids and flavanoids, thanks to which they are an excellent tonic, cardiotonic and tonic! Lotus seeds are used not only in medicinal recipes, but also added to food – porridges, soups, stews. Dishes using lotus seeds are incredibly useful! And the usual taste of our traditional dishes will practically not change. For you and me, this is a great opportunity to eat habitually, strengthen the immune system, nervous system, and heart. You can buy lotus seeds in any supermarket in Thailand.