The efficacy and function of Houttuynia cordata

1. Sterilization

Houttuynia cordata contains houttuynia cordata, which has an inhibitory effect on many bacteria. It can inhibit the spread of bacteria by inhibiting the reproduction of bacteria, thereby achieving a bactericidal effect.

2. Improve immunity

Houttuynia cordata has the ability to enhance the activity of white blood cells. In the body, white blood cells mainly play a defensive role in the body and can eliminate harmful and useless substances in the body by participating in immune responses. Houttuynia cordata increases the activity of white blood cells, which means it increases the body's defense capabilities.

3. Clear away heat

Houttuynia cordata is cold in nature, so it has the effect of clearing away heat. This effect is most effective when clearing lung heat. In addition, if it is used in combination with other medicines with similar effects such as Anemarrhena asphodeloides, the effect will be better.

4. Diuretic

Houttuynia cordata can relieve damp-heat in the bladder and has a diuretic and stranguria-relieving effect. In addition, if it is used together with drugs with similar effects such as Imperata root and Plantain, the diuretic effect will be better.