Can Houttuynia cordata and Prunella vulgaris be cooked together?

It is okay to cook Houttuynia cordata and Prunella vulgaris together. Not only will it not affect the two medicinal materials, it can also play the role of clearing away heat and detoxifying, as well as relieving inflammation and anti-toxicity. It is very good for improving the body's resistance and treating tonsillitis. You can learn about the medicinal value of Houttuynia cordata and Prunella vulgaris, and then learn about the consumption and usage of Houttuynia cordata and Prunella vulgaris in daily life.

Prunella Vulgaris is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing liver fire and dispersing depression. Houttuynia cordata is slightly cold in nature, pungent and dispersing, and cold can clear away heat. It has the effects of dispersing lung heat, relieving heat and toxins, and eliminating carbuncles and swellings. The two medicines can be made into tea together, but people with weak and cold constitutions should use them with caution and should not take them for a long time.

The efficacy of fresh Houttuynia cordata

In the previous legend, the old man recovered from his illness by drinking Houttuynia cordata soup. Let’s take a look at what effects fresh Houttuynia cordata has.

1. Clear away heat and detoxify. Fresh Houttuynia cordata is pungent and slightly cold in nature, and is mainly used to treat tonsillitis, lung heat, cough and asthma, and hot stranguria.

2. Anti-virus, anti-inflammatory, and enhance the body's immunity. The flavonoids contained in Houttuynia cordata, such as quercetin, quercetin and isoquercetin, have significant anti-inflammatory effects and can significantly inhibit capillary hyperactivity in the early stages of inflammation.

3. Helps people quit smoking. This is also good news for friends who have heavy smokers at home. Those who want to quit smoking can drink some Houttuynia cordata tea every day and will not be so tempted to smoke. It not only suppresses the urge to smoke, but also prevents chronic pharyngitis, tracheitis and even lung cancer.

4. Anti-radiation effect. This effect is good news for many people. It not only enhances the body's immunity, but also resists radiation. Suitable for people who are often close to radiation sources, such as editors, programmers, etc.