Dokudami, a lovely herb grows so well in Japan

Dokudami, houttuynia cordata, or fish mint, begins to bloom in the middle of May, and the lovely white flower tells us that the rainy season is coming up soon. It is said that the best time to harvest Dokudami to make herb tea is when it is in bloom.

Fight with Dokudami and enjoy the benefit

Dokudami ドクダミ is a herb that grows so well in wet soil. As most of the regions in Japan belong to a humid subtropical climate zone, this herb thrives so much that we often recognize it as a pesky weed growing out of control. Spending hours to get rid of Dokudai in your garden, you will end up finding another Dokudamii growing here and there within a week or so. Above all, the plant's strange, fishy smell annoys us the most. Just touch a leaf of Dokudami and smell your finger when you will have an unforgettable experience... It is advisable to put on gloves when weeding.

After weeding out Dokudami plants, you can make the best use of them by washing them out and hanging them dry in the shade. Thankfully, the fishy smell will be gone once they get dry completely. The dried Dokudami leaves can be used to make tea, location, etc. Dokudami is a detox herb, and Dokudami tea is often sold at drug stores in Japan.

Fresh leaves of Dokudami is also eatable, but you might find that the Dokudami growing in Japan has a too much strong smell to eat.

One of the many benefits of Dokudami is its effectiveness in treating burns. If you find yourself with a burn wound, you can trust in the healing properties of this herb. Simply wash a leaf of Dokudami, knead it to extract the juice, and apply it to the burn. This natural remedy can help relieve the pain, providing a safe and effective solution.