Do you know the side effects of Houttuynia?

Houttuynia cordata, also known as Houttuynia cordata, has leaves with a strong fishy smell and is often used in making soup. Houttuynia cordata has a certain effect of strengthening the stomach and helping digestion, but you should also pay attention to its side effects, because Houttuynia cordata is slightly toxic and may cause local pain symptoms after taking it.

1. Houttuynia cordata can induce allergies

Houttuynia cordata contains natural houttuynia cordata, which can cause anaphylactic shock or severe allergic reaction after entering the human body. In severe cases, it can even cause death. Therefore, people with allergic constitution should pay special attention when eating Houttuynia cordata.

2. Houttuynia cordata is slightly poisonous

Although Houttuynia cordata can be eaten as a wild vegetable, it is a poisonous wild plant. Generally, this toxicity will not cause much harm to the human body. A few people may experience local pain after eating it. In addition, the toxicity of Houttuynia cordata is irritating to the vaginal mucosa of women and can induce some common gynecological diseases.

3. Taboos of Houttuynia cordata

There are some taboos when eating Houttuynia cordata. The most important point is that patients with weak body and negative external ulcers cannot eat Houttuynia cordata. In addition, Houttuynia cordata should not be consumed in excess, otherwise it will induce asthma. In addition, Houttuynia cordata should not be consumed for a long time. If consumed for a long time, it will damage the yang energy and make the body weak. Houttuynia cordata is cold in nature and should not be eaten too much. People with weak constitution and external ulcers of Yin, without redness, swelling, heat or pain, should not take it. It is edible for general population. It is suitable for patients with influenza, frequent constipation, damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, and loss of appetite.