Chemical composition and biological activity of Houttuynia cordata

Abstract

Abstract:

Houttuynia cordata is an important traditional Chinese medicine. It is widely used for clearing heat and detoxification, reducing swelling and treating sores, diuresis and dehumidification. It is also used to treat lung carbuncles, ulcers, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, spleen and stomach heat, which are caused by excess heat, heat toxicity, dampness, and disease heat. Modern pharmacological experiments have shown that H. cordata has antibacterial, antiviral, immune enhancing, diuretic and other effects. This article reviews the chemical components and biological activities of H. cordata to provide reference for clinical application.

Key words: Houttuynia cordata, chemical composition, biological activity

Yibo Wang, Yunpeng Yang, Xinyao Wang, Wenhan Wang, Luming Pan, Yu Chen. Chemical composition and biological activity of Houttuynia cordata[J]. Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines, 2024, 19(4): 223-234.

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