The efficacy and function of Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata is actually a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of about 30 to 50 centimeters. The leaves are shaped like oval or expanded oval, with glandular dots on the back. However, after we understand the general situation of Houttuynia cordata, we may need to know more about its effects and functions.

Speaking of the effects and functions of Houttuynia cordata, this plant actually has medicinal value. When used, it can effectively improve people's immunity. In addition, Houttuynia cordata can enhance people's WBC phagocytic ability and increase serum properdin. When treating bronchitis, synthetic houttuynia cordata can significantly improve the patient's WBC phagocytic ability of Staphylococcus aureus and significantly increase serum properdin. Rabbits were given 8 mg of houttuynia cordata intramuscularly daily. After three days of continuous administration, the level of properdin in serum also increased significantly. Houttuynia cordata improves the body's immunity and is of great significance for the treatment of infectious diseases.

Antibacterial effect: A yellow oily substance extracted from Houttuynia cordata has inhibitory effects on various microorganisms (especially yeasts and molds), and has a significant inhibitory effect on hemolytic streptococci, Staphylococcus aureus, influenza bacillus, catarrhalis, and pneumococcus. It also has effects on Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, and Salmonella typhi. The artificially synthesized sodium bisulfite adduct of decanoyl acetaldehyde is called synthetic houttuynia cordata.

Antiviral effect: Using human embryonic kidney primary monolayer epithelial cell tissue culture, Houttuynia cordata decoction (1:10) has an inhibitory effect on the Asian influenza A Jingke 68-1 strain, and can delay the growth of the orphan virus ECHO11.

Normally, if we use Houttuynia cordata and add it to the perfusion of toad kidney or frog webbed feet, the capillaries in the body can be dilated, increasing the blood flow or urine secretion in the body, thus achieving a better diuretic effect. So after reading the above introduction, you must have a good grasp of the effects and functions of Houttuynia cordata.