Side effects of drinking Houttuynia cordata water

Houttuynia root, also known as dog heart grass, is a Chinese herbal medicine with cold properties and some bitterness. In daily life, it must be used according to syndrome differentiation to avoid side effects, harm to health and even life. So, what are the side effects of Houttuynia root? There is no doubt that many people don’t quite understand it, so let’s make a practical understanding below.

1. Cause skin allergies

Houttuynia root has the side effect of causing skin allergies. Houttuynia root contains houttuynia cordata, a natural ingredient. Once this ingredient enters the body, it can easily cause skin allergies or even anaphylactic shock. In more serious cases, it may even cause the risk of death.

Therefore, when using Houttuynia cordata root, you need to be careful. If you are allergic, it is best not to eat it or eat less. In addition, people with allergic constitution will continue to experience allergic symptoms such as solar dermatitis and allergic purpura after eating it.

2. Cause some pain

Houttuynia root also has the side effect of causing local pain. Although Houttuynia root is often used by people as a wild fruit, it itself contains certain toxic side effects. Under normal circumstances, this kind of toxicity will not cause great harm to the human body.

However, there are very few people who will experience local pain symptoms after eating Houttuynia cordata root. For female friends, this kind of toxin can easily irritate the vaginal mucosa of female friends, causing some gynecological diseases.

3. Causes bad breath and diarrhea

Houttuynia root also has the side effects of causing bad breath and diarrhea. From the name of Houttuynia root, we know that it is a food with a fishy smell. After drinking water soaked with Houttuynia cordata root, bad breath will occur.