What are the effects of Houttuynia cordata? Can Houttuynia cordata be eaten?

1. Efficacy

1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Houttuynia cordata is a common plant in the south. It has some functions. It is pungent and cold in nature, can play the role of clearing away heat and detoxifying, can relieve some problems such as lung heat, and is good for the body.

2. Eliminate carbuncle and discharge pus: It can also eliminate carbuncle and discharge pus. In order to ensure the effect, it can also be used together with other medicinal materials with the same effect. You can consult a doctor for the specific usage combination.

3. Diuretic and stranguria-relieving: It is also good for diuresis and relieves the pain during urination. Men who have this problem can use it.

4. Antibacterial and disinfection: Houttuynia cordata can also resist viruses and bacteria, improve the body's immunity, and is beneficial to the appropriate people.

2. Can I eat it?

Houttuynia cordata is edible. It is a common wild vegetable in southern my country. This grass is widely used in the southern region. People in the southern region like to eat it, especially in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places. Eating a proper amount can help your health, and there are many ways to eat it. The simplest is to boil it in water and drink it or eat it as a cold dish with Houttuynia cordata. Pay attention to the dosage. Eating in moderation is good for the body, but eating too much is bad for the body. However, Houttuynia cordata has a very unique taste, which emits a fishy smell, so many people cannot get used to eating it.