Houttuynia (scientific name: Houttuynia cordata), formerly known as Houttuynia Zhe Ergen, cut child roots, Hakka termed dog ear on taxonomy dicotyledonous plants Saururaceae Houttuynia, with the stench of herbs.
Houttuynia contain many heavy metals, which is the highest potassium, as potassium salt content was three times the relative content of sodium, potassium, sodium can be discharged in vivo, therefore, beneficial to address the Houttuynia diseases caused excessive salt intake. There are other heavy metals content of more magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, lead, manganese, strontium content medium, silicon, zinc, boron, barium, there is less content Fu, copper, antimony, lithium, nickel, tin, lead. Since it is known as the king of herbs, can cure the disease course, a lot.
For example diuretic, slow down, antipyretic (heat), analgesic, detoxification, inflammation, swelling, anti-bacterial, anti-mildew, bleeding, cold coughing (respiratory inflammation) also come in handy, in addition Quchu congestion, eliminate edema, promote digestion, supplement, treat bloating, are also available. Breast-feeding mothers drink tea Yuxingcao also treat infants Fetotoxic. Houttuynia also a good Chinese herbal medicine, has antipyretic anti-inflammatory effect, for the treatment of mastitis, lung abscess, bronchitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infection. Species extinction Yuxingcao diuretic effect, can be used to treat gonorrhea, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, carbuncles, eczema
Houttuynia has antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-infective effect, the growth of various microorganisms are inhibited. Houttuynia can enhance the phagocytic ability of white blood cells, enhance immunity, and have anti-inflammatory effects. Quercetin and potassium contained in the renal artery expansion, increased renal blood flow, and thus there is a strong diuretic effect. In addition, there is pain, bleeding, promote tissue regeneration and wound healing and antitussive such as the role of food and medicine really blindly amphibious home companion.