Culinary : Medicinal : Aquatic or Terrestrial : Aquarium & Pond World Names : Ngo om : Ma Om : Ngò ôm Binomal Name Limnophila Aromatica Culinary Description The leaves of Rice Paddy Herb have a pleasant taste, with hints of coriander, cumin and lemon. The unique flavour enhances both sweet and sour dishes. The leaves, can be finely chopped, and used as a non-cooked garnish over rice and many traditional Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes. Young stems and leaves can be steamed and eaten as a spinach. Traditional Uses Used in traditional medicines for it's antimicrobial, antioxidant and vascular protective properties. Growing Rice Paddy Herb Rice Paddy herb grows in Full & Partial Sun to Dappled Shade. Keep very well watered. Grows well on pond edges, in ponds, In wet soil, rich in organic matter .