What are the functions of Hedyotis diffusa tea?

White snake grass tea is both a good food ingredient and can be used as medicine. Nowadays, food safety issues emerge one after another, and people's demand for pure natural green food is increasing. Although traditional Chinese medicine is slow to take effect, it is becoming more and more popular among people due to its good conditioning effect. As a purely natural plant product, its main effects are clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving pain and dispersing stagnation, and promoting diuresis and removing dampness. It is particularly good at treating various types of inflammation. In clinical practice, it has been found that if Houttuynia cordata is properly used in combination, it can treat a variety of diseases. Now I will introduce to you the functions of white snake grass tea in detail.

Anti-tumor effect

In vitro (equivalent to 6 g/ml of raw drug), it has a strong inhibitory effect on acute lymphocytic, granulocytic, monocytic and chronic granulocytic tumor cells (methylene blue test tube method); measured using a Warburg respirator, it also has a strong inhibitory effect on the former two. The extract was used in experimental treatment of S-180 and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in mice, and Yoshida sarcoma in rats, but had no obvious anti-cancer effect. 0.5-1 gram of crude drug/ml had inhibitory effects on Yoshida sarcoma and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in vitro (methylene blue test tube method), but the authors believe that this is non-specific.

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects

The in vitro antibacterial effect is not significant, and it only has a weak effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella dysenteriae. The effects of the decoction on the phagocytic function of the reticuloendothelial system and the phagocytic activity of leukocytes in vivo and in vitro in normal and artificial appendicitis rabbits were observed. It was believed that its anti-inflammatory effect was due to factors such as stimulating the proliferation of the reticuloendothelial system and enhancing the activity of phagocytes.

Inhibitory effect on liver cancer cells

It can not only inhibit the growth of transplanted S-180 solid tumors in mice in vivo, but also, when used in combination with cyclophosphamide, can significantly improve the atrophy of immune organs and damage to the hematopoietic system caused by cyclophosphamide. Microscopic observation revealed that at this time, there was infiltration of lymphocytes and neutrophils around the cancer tissue, and the reticuloendothelial cells in the lymph nodes, spleen, and liver also proliferated significantly. The above shows that Hedyotis diffusa has anti-cancer effects both in vivo and in vitro.

Affects T cell function

The role of T lymphocyte-mediated cellular immunity in the body's anti-tumor activities has long been a focus of attention. It can directly kill cancerous cells and various other foreign molecules while preserving itself; it can enhance the body's humoral immune function by assisting B lymphocytes in producing antibodies; and after being activated by antigens or nonspecific mitogens, it can produce various lymphokines with immune-enhancing and anti-cancer effects. The extract of Hedyotis diffusa can activate T lymphocytes, causing them to release interferon and kill tumor cells. It has the effects of resisting mutation, resisting the damage of tobacco tar to lymphocyte DNA and enhancing the nonspecific immune function of the human body.

Weight loss effect

250 grams of Hedyotis diffusa, 250 grams of Scutellaria barbata, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. Put the herbs into a pot and boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 hours and add the rock sugar.

Enhances immunity

Oldenlandia diffusa can enhance the body's own immune ability. It can also inhibit the growth of tumor cells and has inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella dysenteriae, Pneumococcus and other bacteria.

The above is what I introduced to you about the functions of white snake grass tea. Although it has certain benefits to human health, we all know that eating too much of any food will have side effects. Even if you eat too much rice, you will feel bloated. Although snake flower tea is a functional food with health benefits, it can be taken as needed. In addition, it is okay to drink Houttuynia cordata tea together with Scutellaria barbata, but it cannot be used frequently as it may affect the fullness of Qi and blood, so it should be used according to symptoms.