Water hyacinth becomes the main raw material for unique crafts.
Water hyacinth has the characteristic of very fast reproduction, so they affect aquatic ecosystems, clog rivers and make it difficult for people to catch seafood. people.
Water hyacinth has the characteristic of very fast reproduction, so they affect aquatic ecosystems, clog rivers and make it difficult for people to catch seafood. people.
Thus, simple products were born such as: water hyacinth fans, hyacinth shopping bags, water hyacinth hats, etc. Because hyacinth knitting is still new, the product is less delicate and beautiful. Not developed in the national market. But the first step to solve this problem of water hyacinth.
Water hyacinth, after being about 3 months old, the stem is about 60-90 cm long, it will be used as a material to produce fine art products. The people in the West do preliminary treatment and let them dry in the sun for 5-6 days.
After the hyacinth fibers are dry, they will be bundled and stored. When needed, dip the water hyacinth fibers in drying glue and then knit and trim. Every day, people can make about 7 small bags of water hyacinth, and if it is a large type, only one can be made.
Products from water hyacinth are diverse, beautiful and durable
Water hyacinth fibers after drying will become tougher and softer, making it easy to create beautiful and durable crafts. Through the skillful hands of skilled artisans, water hyacinth has become something that helps society, contributing to the abundance of the consumer market. Products made from water hyacinth can be created from: water hyacinth baskets, hyacinth bags, hyacinth pedestals, storage boxes, to more sophisticated, more labor-intensive products such as : wall carpets, mirror racks, tables and chairs,…
In addition, water hyacinth also has extremely good health benefits
The taste of medicine
According to Oriental Medicine:
- Water hyacinth: Has diuretic effect, first aid, cure swelling, detoxification and pain inflammation such as orchitis, lymphadenitis, finger arthritis, nine cheeks, armpit swelling, groin swelling, injection abscess, etc. In addition to these effects, hyacinth flowers also help with sedation.
- Water hyacinth stem and leaves: Has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects on the skin, helps cure boils and reduces swelling. Can be mixed with other herbs to treat lymphadenopathy.
In addition to these effects, the leaves, flowers, stems and fruits of water hyacinth are also considered to be effective in treating intestinal worms in children and the elderly. In addition, this medicinal herb also helps to improve osteoporosis and emaciation in children.
According to Modern Medicine:
According to research by El-Shemy and colleagues, hyacinth extract has antibacterial properties, helping to inhibit the growth of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. In addition, the scientist also said that some extracts of water hyacinth also have anti-fungal effects against candida albicans. Moreover, the antioxidant activity in water hyacinth has the effect of preventing liver and breast cancer cells.
