Water Dropwort / Korean Minari

Oenanthe javanica 水芹 미나리 (Korean)

Family / Genus: Order Apiales · Family Apiaceae · Genus Oenanthe
Origin: Native to East and Southeast Asia. Found throughout Korea
Edible Parts: Leaves · stems · roots (mainly leaves and stems); young shoots are the most tender
Korean Growing Season: Perennial. Harvesting young shoots in Mar–Apr is the classic spring minari; paddy-grown minari can be harvested year-round. Hanjae minari from Cheongdo is prized

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The Effects of Java Water-Dropwort (Oenanthe javanica) Extract on Alcohol Metabolism and Hangover Symptoms

Kim YS, 2026, Foods

PMID 41897725
In Vitro Investigation of the Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Activities of Ardisia polycephala, Iresine herbstii, and Oenanthe javanica

Prommee N, 2025, Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy Science

PMID 40822988
Residue Analysis and Dietary Risk Assessment of 10 Neonicotinoid Insecticides in Oenanthe javanica

Tang S, 2024, Foods

PMID 39796368
A Review of Oenanthe javanica (Blume) DC. as Traditional Medicinal Plant and Its Therapeutic Potential

Lu CL, Li XF, 2019, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

PMID 31057651 · DOI