Vietnam and Jasmine…

I must not pass by without mentioning the historic "Post Office" building in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, a city of ten million, which is the Saigon Central Post Office, built in the last quarter of the 19th century.

We can call it one of the most beautiful works of the French colonial era in French Indochina. It was one of those buildings constructed as a display of power by the rulers of that time. The phrase "there is no saving on prestige" used by our President echoed in my ears. The French exploited the land, but they also left behind beautiful works. I don't know for sure, but I don't know if there are values like art or science in the Beştepe Palace that will be carried into the future. I haven't had the occasion to visit.

One must give credit to the architect of this historic work, A. Foulfoux, which was completed in 5-6 years with a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance, and French styles. He did not forget the scientific developments and innovations of his era. Today, they have engraved the statues (plaques) of scientists who made great contributions to our reaching artificial intelligence in electricity, electronics, and communication, and who took the first steps in that field, on the front wall. It is perfect from an artistic perspective; the exterior wall at the entrance of the post office is wonderful. On the front wall, there are plaques and reliefs of inventors such as S. Morse (who started the first telegraph with Morse code), A.M. Ampere (who invented the electric telegraph), Volta (the pioneer of electricity and power), G.S. Ohm (who defined electric current, voltage, and resistance), and Faraday (famous for his discoveries in electromagnetic and electrochemical fields).

While touring the post office, I bought two postcards for the habit of sending postcards, which is starting to be forgotten these days, and sent them to my grandchildren's addresses. I don't know if they will be surprised when they receive them. Perhaps they will be receiving a postcard for the first time. Who knows?

After our two-day trip in South Vietnam, we flew to Hanoi, the capital of T-shaped Vietnam in the north. We paid our respects in front of the mummy of Ho Chi Minh, who, like Atatürk, dedicated his life to his people, in the mausoleum where he lies. We visited and saw his modest workspace and living area, which never leaned toward ostentation. He never married, never had children. A revolutionary and combative leader. He could not see the liberation of South Vietnam, nor could he watch the unification of South and North Vietnam.

The ethnography museums in Hanoi are truly excellent. 54 ethnic and some special folk groups live in peace with their own languages and their own customs. Vietnam is a country with a complete wealth of culture... They are all working heart and soul for Vietnam together.

Confucius University, the first university in Vietnam, was founded in 1070 by the king of that period. It dates back about 400 years before Istanbul University. Today, it has more than 200 universities, and among them, nearly 20 universities are ranked at the very top of world universities. And this is after so many wars and hardships. There are nearly 200 universities in Turkey as well, and we have at most a handful of universities that rank in the top 500 of world universities. Submitted to our academic world and the Minister of National Education.

After Hanoi, we moved on to Ha Long Bay, which has around 2000 islands. There are many industrial, work, and tourism areas in the region. Fog takes up a significant part of their lives. It is a city rich in terms of industry and tourism.

In the afternoon, we arrived in Laos on a 72-seat plane belonging to Lao Airlines. Every time we arrive at a hotel, they offer local honey tea. Medicinal herbal teas like green tea and jasmine are quite popular. Whether it was because Dr. Canan Vergin's sister, Cavidan İnan, was quite tired or because of the effect of the jasmine tea, she fell asleep in her seat.

Jasmine tea is truly a very beneficial tea for health. If you like, let's talk a little about jasmine tea. It is a tea rich in vitamins A and B, vegetable oils, and minerals. As we saw with Cavidan İnan, it shows its effect immediately. It makes falling asleep easier. It can provide quality sleep.

It has antioxidant values almost similar to green tea.

With its antioxidant properties, it accelerates metabolism. Jasmine tea helps you lose weight by suppressing appetite. It provides energy to the person with the vitamins it contains.

It also touches the person's soul and contributes to being happy. It strengthens the immune system.

Jasmine tea, which prevents cholesterol plaques from clogging the veins, plays a role in reducing the risk of heart attack by ensuring that the arteries work cleanly.

As shown in many studies, it is also rich in polyphenols, which are also found abundantly in cold-pressed olive oils. Therefore, it is seen to have anti-cancer effects.

Due to its ability to keep glucose in balance, it is also beneficial especially in type II diabetes diseases. It reduces stress with its calming and soothing properties. It has positive contributions to the digestive system. It ensures that the intestines work well.

Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, it is useful and supplementary in relieving joint and rheumatic ailments and various pains.

It is among the first drinks to be used for ailments such as coughs and colds. It also has the property of eliminating bad breath.

It may contribute to the prevention of blood clotting.

As with every drink and food, one should not exceed 2-3 cups of tea daily.

Hoping to meet in healthy days...