Can Houttuynia cordata reduce inflammation?

In the southern region of my country, Houttuynia cordata is a very common plant and also an edible food. Some people are not familiar with the medicinal value of Houttuynia cordata. So can Houttuynia cordata reduce inflammation? Houttuynia cordata does have anti-inflammatory function, but you should pay attention to the method when making it. Generally, Houttuynia cordata can be stewed with chicken to achieve the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying as well as diuresis and swelling reduction; in addition, you can also directly decoct Houttuynia cordata and take it.

How to eat Houttuynia cordata to reduce inflammation

Steamed Chicken with Houttuynia

Preparation method: First remove the roots and whiskers of Houttuynia cordata, wash them with clean water, and cut them into sections. Then prepare the fresh chicken, put it into a container, add onion, ginger, garlic and salt, add appropriate amount of water, put it into the steamer, wait until it is cooked, add Houttuynia cordata, and simmer for a few minutes.

Efficacy: Steamed chicken with Houttuynia cordata can clear away heat, detoxify, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Chicken can provide our body with rich nutrients such as protein, fat and carbohydrates. The combination of Houttuynia cordata and chicken can help our body to reduce inflammation and detoxify, and is very suitable for patients with edema, prolapse and other diseases.

How to eat fresh Houttuynia cordata

1. First, wash the fresh Houttuynia cordata with clean water, and then remove the roots and whiskers. Take about 500 grams, put it in a container and crush it, then put it into a pot to boil, collect the decocted medicine juice, and you can drink it directly. Eating fresh Houttuynia cordata in this way can effectively treat diseases such as tracheitis and cough.

2. Houttuynia cordata itself is edible, so you can choose to eat it cold. First, remove the roots and whiskers of Houttuynia cordata, wash them with clean water, soak them in cold water for about 10 minutes, and set aside. Then cut the dried chilies into sections and fry them in slightly hot oil until crispy and fragrant, then pour them and the oil into a bowl. Put Houttuynia cordata in a bowl, add salt, soy sauce and peppercorns, and stir well. This dish is especially suitable for summer and tastes great.

The effect of Houttuynia cordata soaked in water

Soaking Houttuynia cordata in water can reduce inflammation, clear away heat and detoxify. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the medicinal properties of Houttuynia cordata can directly reach the upper, middle and lower three burners of the human body, so it can effectively treat pneumonia, nephritis and skin inflammation. Moreover, research has found that soaking Houttuynia cordata in water can effectively fight cancer and tumors.