Houttuynia cordata Thunb It is a kind of medicinal material, which can supplement rich carbohydrates and has antibacterial effect. Do you know what kind of diseases Houttuynia cordata can treat? You can get rid of eczema and relieve cough. Let's take a look at some of its functions and eating methods.

Houttuynia cordata has been eaten since the Spring and Autumn Period, widely distributed in the south of the Yangtze River, but rarely eaten in mountainous areas, and its main function is medicine.

nutritional ingredient

The main components of Houttuynia cordata Thunb are carbohydrate, protein and fat, and it also contains some methyl -n- wangone, caprylic acid and myrcene.

Medicinal efficacy

Houttuynia cordata Thunb. can be used as medicine, which has obvious inhibitory effect on influenza and pneumococcus, and also has medical functions such as detoxification, clearing away heat, relieving pain, relieving cough, smoothing qi and invigorating stomach. Can be used externally to treat scabies, eczema, hemorrhoids and other diseases. Houttuynia cordata Thunb can detoxify, help to relieve cough and smooth qi, and also has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving pain, which is beneficial to strengthening the spleen and stomach and diminishing inflammation.

Houttuynia cordata Thunb can promote hair growth, blacken white hair, and has the function of nourishing and strengthening the body.

Edible method

The root of Houttuynia cordata Thunb is tender and crisp, slightly spicy and fishy, and it is the main edible part. Houttuynia cordata can be eaten raw or cooked. Its stems, leaves and roots can be cold mixed, fried, pickled or made into healthy drinks, such as tea, wine and soda water. Houttuynia cordata can be eaten in many ways, such as cold cooking, making tea and soup.

The cooking method of raw food is to cut houttuynia cordata into pieces, marinate with salt, dehydrate and add cold dishes such as ginger, garlic and sesame oil. You can also choose another seasoning according to your personal preference. It is characterized by retaining the original flavor, fresh and crisp taste and unique fragrance. There are many cooking methods for cooked food, such as fried eggs with Houttuynia cordata Thunb., soup with Houttuynia cordata Thunb., braised Houttuynia cordata Thunb. with ham, fried peppers with shredded pork, etc.

The efficacy and eating method of Houttuynia cordata Thunb have been introduced to you. Houttuynia cordata has many benefits and many ways to eat it. It can clear away heat and toxic materials, and also has antitussive and antibacterial effects. And you can also get rid of moisture, and you can choose how to eat according to your own preferences.