The role of Houttuynia

Effect of ingredients

Houttuynia cordata is eaten in different ways in different places. For example, in Xishuangbanna, people often eat it in the following ways: one is to wash the houttuynia cordata, cut it into sections and mix it with cold salad; the second is to cook it into soup, or fry it; the third is to make it into pickles.

Efficacy and function

1. Antibacterial

Modern research shows that its unique smell mainly comes from an active ingredient in Houttuynia cordata volatile oil - houttuynia cordata (decanoyl acetaldehyde). Houttuynia cordata is the main antibacterial ingredient in Houttuynia cordata, which has a significant inhibitory effect on catarrhalis, influenza bacteria, pneumococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.

2. Diuretic

Houttuynia cordata also contains active ingredients such as quercetin, which has antiviral and diuretic effects.

3. Anti-inflammatory

Clinical practice has shown that Houttuynia cordata has a good effect on upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic tracheitis, chronic cervicitis, whooping cough, etc., and also has a certain effect on acute conjunctivitis, urinary tract infection, etc.

4. Enhances Immunity

Houttuynia cordata can also enhance the body's immune function, increase the phagocytic ability of white blood cells, and has the effects of analgesia, cough relief, hemostasis, promoting tissue regeneration, dilating capillaries, and increasing blood flow.

effect

Houttuynia cordata mainly contains volatile oils, decanoyl acetaldehyde, houttuynia cordata and other ingredients, which have inhibitory and antibacterial effects on various pathogenic bacteria, cocci, influenza viruses, leptospiras, etc., and can improve the body's immune regulation function.

Effects of Chinese Medicine

It tastes spicy and is cold in nature. It can clear away heat and detoxify, relieve pain, reduce swelling and treat sores, promote diuresis and remove dampness, and strengthen the stomach and aid digestion. It is used to treat lung abscess, sores, swelling and infection, hemorrhoids, bloody stool, and heat accumulation in the spleen and stomach caused by real heat, heat toxins, dampness, and rapid fever.