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Meet the Natives: Revive yourself with the moonflower

Aside from its beauty, the moonflower, or Chom Chan (Scientific name: Ipomoea alba) is quite well known for its physiological effects, namely, it is believed to make one’s excretory system run efficiently.


By Nattha Thepbamrung

Tuesday 7 April 2015 08:00 AM


 

It also benefits your body hugely by providing essential nutritients, such as Phosphorus, Iron and Vitamin B, which helps to protect the body from anemia, jaundice, and not to mention, it can help to heal the body from hemorrhoids and also strengthen the heart.

The name Chom Chan [which means “watch the moon” in Thai] refers to the time when flowers bloom, which is always in the evening. Young flowers can be eaten fresh or cooked, for example in a stir-fry dish, or added to a bowl of soup, for a little sweetness.

It can be easily planted in your garden in Thailand as Chom Chan can grow loosely in soil in hot and sunny temperatures. After 2-3 months, Chom Chan flower will start budding.