Houttuynia (Fish Mint)
Houttuynia cordata
A pungent 'fishy-smelling' TCM herb (yu xing cao) used for lung infections, sinus issues, and as an antimicrobial.
Traditional use (tcm): A pungent 'fishy-smelling' TCM herb (yu xing cao) used for lung infections, sinus issues, and as an antimicrobial.
A pungent 'fishy-smelling' TCM herb (yu xing cao) used for lung infections, sinus issues, and as an antimicrobial.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A pungent 'fishy-smelling' TCM herb (yu xing cao) used for lung infections, sinus issues, and as an antimicrobial.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally gentle; distinctive odor.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally gentle; distinctive odor.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.