What is Houttuynia cordata

What is Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata belongs to the genus Houttuynia of the family Saururaceae. It is also called dog heart grass, dog ear root, and dog ear. It is generally available on the market after August. Its common production areas are Yunnan, Inner Mongolia, Hubei, Tibet and other regions.

What does Houttuynia cordata look like?

The stem of Houttuynia cordata is flat and cylindrical, and is relatively twisted. It is generally 20 to 35 cm long, with a brownish-yellow surface. It is relatively brittle and easily broken. The leaves are alternate and dark green in color.

Houttuynia cordata preparation

1. Cold Houttuynia

Cut the washed Houttuynia cordata into sections, then add chili pepper, minced garlic, chicken essence, salt and other seasonings and mix well.

2. Stir-fried Houttuynia cordata with chopped pepper

Wash the houttuynia cordata and set aside. Put oil and garlic in the pot, then add chopped pepper, stir-fry, then add the houttuynia cordata and continue to stir-fry for a few minutes. Add light soy sauce and salt, and finally add water and simmer for a few minutes.

The efficacy and function of Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata has many functions. It is generally used as medicine, has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can also treat pneumonia, lung abscess, dysentery and other symptoms.