What are the essential oil components of Houttuynia cordata and the benefits of drinking it as an infusion?

What are the essential oil components of Houttuynia cordata, and specifically which ones are they? What are the benefits of drinking Houttuynia cordata as an infusion, and what kind of benefits does it have for the human body? Let's take a look together.

Main components: stigmastan-4-en-3-one (I), stigmastane-3,6-dione (II), N-phenethyl-benzamide (III), 2-nonyl-5-decanoylpyridine (IV), N-methyl-5-methoxypyrrolidin-2-one (V), succinic acid (VI), linoleic acid monoglyceride (VII), n-butyl-alpha-D-fructopyranoside (VIII), sitoindoside I (IX), daucosterol (X)

Benefits of drinking Houttuynia cordata as an infusion

1. Antibacterial effect

Houttuynia cordata is a natural antibiotic, and it has an inhibitory effect on many microorganisms, such as hemolytic streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, and pneumococcus, among others; therefore, it has a good effect in daily life in preventing influenza, pneumonia, and so on.

2. Diuretic effect

The diuretic effect of Houttuynia cordata is very prominent. Research shows that the good diuretic effect of Houttuynia cordata is related to certain organic compounds and its rich potassium content, and a good diuretic effect can help the body excrete uric acid, thereby achieving the effect of relieving gout symptoms.

3. Boosting immunity

Pharmacological research shows that Houttuynia cordata can enhance the phagocytic capacity of granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes, and therefore can strengthen the body's ability to resist external pathogens, thereby improving the body's immunity.