How to boil water with fresh Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint, is a natural plant. It can be eaten as a vegetable or as a traditional Chinese medicine. There are two types of Houttuynia cordata: fresh and dried. Although they are the same plant, their boiling methods and effects are different due to their different states. So let me introduce the method of boiling fresh Houttuynia cordata in water.

1. Method of boiling fresh Houttuynia cordata:

1. A casserole is the best utensil for decocting medicine. Pour the medicine into the pot and spread it flat. Then add room temperature water and soak it for 60 minutes. When the medicine is lightly pressed, the water should be about 2 cm above the medicine surface. The principle is to soak the medicinal materials.

2. The amount of water used is generally: 5-8 times the amount of medicinal materials in the first decoction, and less water can be used in the second decoction. After the first decoction is completed, filter out the medicinal juice and add water again until it is about 0.5-1 cm above the medicine surface. Continue to decoct over high heat until boiling, then switch to low heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

3. The liquid medicine obtained after decocting Chinese medicine is generally 150 ml each time for adults. Take twice a day. Adults take 300 ml twice a day.

Tips: Boil Houttuynia cordata for another 15-20 minutes after the water boils. Do not boil it for too long, as the medicinal properties will be lost if you boil it too long.

2. The efficacy of Houttuynia cordata boiled water

Drinking water boiled with Houttuynia cordata has the effect of detoxification and anti-inflammatory. It can eliminate many pathogens in the human body, such as influenza virus, pneumococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, people drinking water boiled with Houttuynia cordata can also improve their body's immunity, increase the phagocytic ability of white blood cells in the body, and have a significant effect on relieving the symptoms of bronchitis. Boiling Houttuynia cordata in water can also relieve phlegm and cough. It can dilute the phlegm in the trachea and expel it from the body. It is very effective in treating cough caused by excessive phlegm. In addition, boiling Houttuynia cordata in water has the following seven major benefits.

First: Improve the body's immunity.

Clinical studies have shown that Houttuynia cordata can effectively enhance the phagocytic ability of WBC after entering the body, which has a good effect on the synthesis of serum properdin. Scientists have also conducted experiments on patients with chronic bronchitis and found that taking Houttuynia cordata can effectively improve the body's cell phagocytic ability.

Second: radiation protection.

Through investigation, it was found that Houttuynia cordata is the only Chinese medicinal material discovered so far that can grow at the explosion point of an atomic bomb. This indirectly shows that Houttuynia cordata has a strong anti-radiation ability and will not cause toxic side effects to the body. Therefore, for people who often need to use computers or flight crews who are often close to radiation sources, it is very necessary to drink a moderate amount of Houttuynia cordata in water, which can effectively promote health.

Third: diuretic.

Some substances contained in Houttuynia cordata can effectively promote the expansion of capillaries after entering the body, thereby increasing blood flow and urine secretion in the body, so it has a certain diuretic effect. This situation is likely caused by the organic matter contained in Houttuynia cordata. Potassium also has a good diuretic effect, and Houttuynia cordata contains rich potassium.

Fourth: Quit smoking.

The study also found that some substances contained in Houttuynia cordata can help people quit smoking. Therefore, those who want to quit smoking are advised to drink some Houttuynia cordata tea every day, or drink Houttuynia cordata in water, which can effectively reduce the desire to smoke.

Fifth: Natural and safe antibiotics.

Did you know that Houttuynia cordata is a natural antibiotic that is very safe for the body to take and has excellent anti-inflammatory, antiviral and heat-clearing effects? From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Houttuynia cordata has very good medicinal properties. It can directly reach the upper, middle and lower three burners of the human body, so it has a very good therapeutic effect on pneumonia, nephritis and skin inflammation.