Rice Paddy Herb

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.