Houttuynia
Houttuynia is listed in the traditional category “Herbs That Clean Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clean Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, relieves toxicity, reduces swellings and abscesses and expels pus (acts especially on the Lungs); Drains Damp-Heat and promotes urination. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs That Clean Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs That Clean Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases
- Nature
- Cool
- Flavor
- Acrid, (Sweet), (Salty)
- Channels
- Lung, Large Intestine
Source reference: American Dragon · Yu Xing Cao