Houttuynia cordata Tablets, 270 mg Active Ingredient

Tablet size → 16mm * 8mm
Active ingredient per tablet → 270mg

Houttuynia cordata (Heart-shaped Houttuynia) Tablets made from the ground herb

What is the heart-shaped Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata)?

Houttuynia cordata is a perennial climbing plant whose stem grows along the ground. From it, upright stalks of about 35 centimeters rise. The plant owes its name to the heart-shaped leaves that grow on the stems. Whitish-green flowers with upright stalks also grow there.

Originally found in Nepal, India, China, Indochina, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Java, Houttuynia cordata has since spread as an invasive plant to other parts of the world. This is mainly due to the remarkable adaptability of heart-shaped Houttuynia. It thrives from sea level up to elevations of 2500 meters above sea level. However, the medicinal plant prefers cool and shady locations. The soil should be moist and loamy, which is why Houttuynia cordata is often found along streams and in forests.

For our products we use only the finely ground herb in pure and complete quality.

The heart-shaped Houttuynia in traditional use

Houttuynia cordata has a long tradition. According to indigenous populations, the plant is considered an irreplaceable remedy against diarrhea and infectious diseases. In Japan, the plant also holds a high status. There, people rely on heart-shaped Houttuynia as an important detoxifying agent. Its importance is reflected in its local name “dokudami,” which translates as “poison-blocking.”

Houttuynia cordata is also recommended by practitioners and doctors in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the herb is classified as cold and pungent. It is mainly used to expel heat from the body, which, according to Chinese medicine, arises from an excess of Yang. This heat blocks important meridians such as the lungs and bladder, leading to inflammation in the lungs, sinuses, and the rest of the respiratory tract, as well as in the joints and excretory organs. By using heart-shaped Houttuynia, Yin and Yang are brought back into balance and body fluids can flow freely again.

Houttuynia cordata Tablets without harmful additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial colorings, no flavorings, no preservatives, no gelatin, no added sugars, no lactose, and no gluten.

Houttuynia cordata Tablets Ingredients

Additionally, 2 commonly used and safe cellulose excipients with the abbreviations: MCC / HPMC for the form stability of the tablets, also of purely plant origin, and a very small amount (only a few thousandths by weight) of the likewise common and safe substance magnesium stearate.

Houttuynia cordata Tablets Recommended Use

The maximum dose is 3 (three) tablets per day with sufficient liquid, spread throughout the day.

Start intake with just one tablet per day, and then gradually increase over several days until reaching the maximum daily dose. If you experience any unpleasant effects, remain at the lower dosage that feels comfortable for you.

Notes

Dietary supplements are generally not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, dry, and always out of the reach of children. The recommended daily intake stated here should generally not be exceeded.

Important: This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for children! Otherwise, no significant side effects are known: as mentioned, the plant is commonly eaten raw or cooked in many parts of Asia, where its somewhat fish-like – and possibly unpleasant-smelling – taste does not appear to cause gastrointestinal problems for the local population.