The efficacy and contraindications of Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata is what we usually call Houttuynia cordata. It is a relatively common Chinese medicine. As ordinary people, we can usually use Houttuynia cordata to make tea. Although it tastes ordinary, it has certain medicinal value. It contains rich plant antibiotics and has natural anti-inflammatory effects. It has diuretic and swelling-reducing, heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, and can also play a certain role in improving the body's immunity.

The effect of Houttuynia cordata

1. Clear away heat, detoxify, promote diuresis and reduce swelling.

Treat pneumonia, lung abscess, febrile dysentery, malaria, edema, gonorrhea, leucorrhea, carbuncle, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, eczema, baldness, and scabies. Clinical reports show that it is widely used to treat pneumonia, hemoptysis, upper respiratory tract infection, chronic bronchitis, cold and fever, lung cancer, cervical erosion, nephrotic syndrome, rhinitis, suppurative otitis media, mumps, etc.

2. Improve the body's immunity

Houttuynia cordata can enhance the phagocytic ability of WBC and increase serum properdin. In the treatment of chronic bronchitis, synthetic houttuynia cordata can significantly improve the phagocytic ability of WBC of patients against Staphylococcus aureus and significantly increase serum properdin. Rabbits were given 8 mg of houttuynia cordata intramuscularly daily. After three days of continuous administration, the level of properdin in serum also increased significantly. Houttuynia cordata improves the body's immunity and is of great significance in the treatment of infectious diseases.

3. Clearing away heat, reducing inflammation and resisting viruses

Houttuynia cordata, a traditional Chinese medicine, is more well-known. Houttuynia cordata is a natural and safe antibiotic that can clear away heat, reduce inflammation and resist viruses.

The most valuable thing about Houttuynia cordata as a plant antibiotic is that its medicinal properties can reach the upper, middle and lower burners of the human body. It can cure everything from pharyngitis and pneumonia to urethritis, vaginitis, nephritis and even skin inflammation and herpes.

Houttuynia cordata is the nemesis of various infections caused by bacteria and viruses, such as wind-heat colds, influenza, urinary tract infections, reproductive system infections, etc.

Some taboos of eating Houttuynia cordata

1. Although Houttuynia cordata is good, in terms of medicinal properties, it is a spicy and cold food. If you eat too much, it will cause asthma. Eating it for a long time will also damage your yang energy and deprive you of your essence. Therefore, if you have an allergic constitution, it is best not to eat too much to avoid solar dermatitis after eating. People with weak and cold constitution or those suffering from Yin-cold carbuncle or ulcer without obvious redness, swelling, heat or pain should not eat it. 2. Houttuynia cordata is a very good Chinese medicinal material, but many people think that Chinese medicine has few side effects and is relatively pure, so they eat it frequently. However, we must know that some substances are added when making Chinese medicine, which may be harmful to the body. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor before eating Houttuynia cordata to treat certain infectious diseases. 3. The roots and leaves of Houttuynia cordata can be eaten raw, fried or boiled, and Houttuynia cordata injection can also be used to treat urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections. However, Houttuynia cordata is allergenic, so it is best to eat less.