Houttuynia Cordata is a kind of herbal medicine in southwest China. The herb has the smell of fish, so called cordate houttuynia, also known as winding grass. From the perspective of western medicine, houttuynia Cordata still has effects on antibacterial, antiviral and anti - inflammatory. From the view of traditional Chinese medicine, firstly, houttuynia herba can clear heat and dissolve phlegm, treat cough and asthma of lung heat; secondly, houttuynia herba can clear heat and detoxify, cure various ulcer-cancer, carbuncle, cure ulcer; thirdly, houttuynia herba can be diuresis through the rain, heat through the rain, the treatment of urinary tract infection, frequency of urination, urgency, pain; fourthly, houttuynia herba can treat all kinds of hot diarrhea, such as bacterial dysentery, can be used.
Chinese Name | 鱼腥草 |
Pin Yin Name | Yu Xing Cao |
English Name | Houttuynia Cordata |
Latin Name | Houttuynia Herba |
Botanical Name | Houttuynia cordata Thunb. |
Other name | yu xing cao, houttuynia plant, herba houttuyniae, houttuynia herb |
Appearance | Brown stem and leaf |
Smell and Taste | Pungent, cold |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Part Used | Plant parts above ground |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
1. Houttuynia Cordata can clear heat and remove toxicity;
2. Houttuynia Cordata can cure abscess and discharge pus;
3. Houttuynia Cordata can clear lung heat and remove dampness.