Houttuynia, alias Houttuynia, Taiwanese called foul smell of urine grass (chhàu-chho-chháu), because of a deep sense of smell will be issued when the leaf is damaged, is really worthy of the name, because it is widely efficacy in Japan, known as ten drug (Houttuyniae Herba Houttuynia contain many heavy metals, which is the highest potassium, as potassium salt content was three times the relative content of sodium, potassium, sodium can be discharged in vivo, therefore, beneficial to address the Houttuynia diseases caused excessive salt intake. There are other heavy metals content of more magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, lead, manganese, strontium content medium, silicon, zinc, boron, barium, there is less content Fu, copper, antimony, lithium, nickel, tin, lead. Since it is known as the king of herbs, can cure the disease course, a lot. For example diuretic, slow down, antipyretic (heat), analgesic, detoxification, inflammation, swelling, anti-bacterial, anti-mildew, bleeding, cold coughing (respiratory inflammation) also come in handy, in addition Quchu congestion, eliminate edema, promote digestion, supplement, treat bloating, are also available. Breast-feeding mothers drink tea Yuxingcao also treat infants Fetotoxic.
Houttuynia herb is high nutrients, although it smelled slightly fishy smell somewhat special, but lossless its medicinal value. Houttuynia of spicy, slightly cold, lungs after it has antibacterial, diuretic, swelling, detoxification and other effects, can improve colds, constipation, eczema, prickly heat, can prevent hypertension, arteriosclerosis and urethritis. Often drinking Houttuynia tea, can enhance immunity, prevent colds. If you want to use Yuxingcao to achieve weight loss goals, it can enhance the diuretic. Swelling. Defecation effect. Houttuynia has antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-infective effect, the growth of various microorganisms are inhibited. Houttuynia can enhance the phagocytic ability of white blood cells, enhance immunity, and have anti-inflammatory effects. It contains quercetin and potash expansion renal artery, increased renal blood flow, and thus there is a strong diuretic effect. In addition, there is pain, bleeding, promote tissue regeneration and wound healing and antitussive such as the role of food and medicine is blindly amphibious home companion.