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Herbaceous pond edge plant, originally from Asia. Heart-shaped leaves, white flowers, broad rhizome.
Leaves and stems are traditionally used phytotherapeutically in China.
Empirical medicine (in China): pneumonia, lung abscesses, also for dysentery, colds, fever and mumps.
In vivo and in vitro studies antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, also effective against tumors: significant anti-inflammatory effect, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis. Antioxidant and tumor-inhibiting effect, e.g. on lung tumors, liver tumors, colon tumors and breast tumors.
Food industry: used in fermented drinks, food supplements and animal feed.
Cosmetics industry: see Houttuynia cordata extract (INCI)
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Immunoregulatory, strengthens the immune barriers of mucous membranes: vagina, oral cavity and intestinal tract, antibacterial and antiviral, also hepatoprotective effect.
In vivo and in vitro studies show a significant anti-inflammatory effect, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis. Antioxidant and tumor-inhibiting effect, e.g. on lung tumors, liver tumors, colon tumors and breast tumors.
Inhibition of the secretion of TNF-α and IL-1β.
