What are the contraindications to the efficacy and function of traditional Chinese medicine Herba Houttuyniae (fresh and dry) and edible methods?

Speaking of Houttuynia cordata, it really makes people love and hate. The lovely thing is that it is nutritious and effective, and what is hateful is that many people can not accept its taste. In fact, Houttuynia cordata Thunb is a kind of wild vegetable which can be used both as food and medicine. So, what are the effects and functions and edible methods of fresh and dried houttuynia cordata? What are the contraindications?

I. the efficacy and function of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.

1. Heat-clearing, anti-inflammatory and antiviral

Houttuynia cordata Thunb is a natural and safe antibiotic, which can clear away heat, reduce inflammation and resist virus. Houttuynia cordata as a plant antibiotic, the most rare thing is that its medicine can reach the upper, middle and lower triple jiao of the human body. Up to pharyngitis, pneumonia, down to urethritis, vaginitis, nephritis, outside to the skin inflammation and herpes, can be treated. Houttuynia cordata is the nemesis of infections caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses, such as wind-febrile cold, influenza, urinary system infection, reproductive system infection and so on.

2. Anti-inflammation

Houttuynia cordata decoction has a significant anti-inflammatory effect on formalin-induced foot swelling in rats.

3. Antibacterial

A yellow oily substance was extracted from Houttuynia cordata Thunb, which can inhibit all kinds of microorganisms and have obvious inhibitory effect on influenza bacilli, pneumococci and so on.

Enhance immunity: enhance the phagocytic ability of WBC, improve the serum preparation, in the treatment of chronic tracheitis, the synthesis of houttuynia cordata can significantly improve the phagocytosis of WBC to Staphylococcus Albus, serum preparation significantly increased.

4. Radiation protection

Houttuynia cordata Thunb is the only traditional Chinese medicine that can be tenaciously regenerated at the point of atomic bomb explosion. Houttuynia cordata Thunb has the effect of anti-radiation and enhancing the immune function of the body, and without any side effects, it is suitable not only for aircrew, but also for people who are often close to the source of radiation, such as X-ray machines and computer operators, as well as people who often watch TV. Computer people must eat radiation-proof food.

5. Enhance immunity

Enhance the phagocytic ability of WBC and increase the serum preparation. In the treatment of chronic tracheitis, the synthesis of houttuynia cordata can significantly improve the phagocytosis of WBC to Staphylococcus Albus, and the serum preparation significantly increased.

6. Diuresis

Perfusion of toad kidney or frog web with Houttuynia cordata extract can dilate capillaries, increase blood flow and urine secretion, thus having the effect of diuresis.

7. Anti-tumor

The inhibitory effect of new houttuyfonate on Ehrlich ascites cancer may be related to the increase of cAMP level in cancer cells. The results showed that when mice were injected intraperitoneally with different doses of Houttuynia cordata at different times, the total number of cancer cells, mitotic index and ascites volume decreased significantly, while the level of cAMP in cancer cells increased.

8. Calm down, resist shock, and help quit smoking

People who want to quit smoking, drink some strong houttuynia tea every day, will not want to smoke so much. Houttuynia cordata Thunb is especially suitable for smokers. It can clear lung heat and detoxify smoke. Prepare some sun-dried houttuynia and drink some water every day, which can not only suppress the idea of smoking, but also reduce the damage caused by smoking and prevent chronic pharyngitis, tracheitis and even lung cancer.

Second, the edible method of Houttuynia cordata Thunb

Houttuynia cordata Thunb is used to make soup and herbal tea, such as Houttuynia cordata boiled pig lung soup, Houttuynia cordata pig bone soup, Houttuynia cordata mung bean soup is a common home soup, but if it is used for cooking, the unique style depends on everyone's preferences, and durian, cheese and other things are about the same kind of things, lovers love, hate cover their nose.

The common edible methods of Houttuynia cordata Thunb are introduced as follows:

Cold salad: wash fresh Houttuynia cordata, scald it slightly with boiling water, then add appropriate amount of salt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, pepper noodles, pepper oil, minced ginger, onion juice, sesame oil and other seasonings.

Stew: wash the houttuynia cordata and stew with the meat, so that the broth is delicious and delicious.

Boil porridge: fry Houttuynia cordata Thunb water to cook porridge, or wait for porridge to be cooked with appropriate amount of Houttuynia cordata Thunb, slightly boiled, seasoned and eaten.

Boiled noodles: after the noodles are cooked, add the right amount of houttuynia cordata, slightly boiled slices should be eaten with noodles.

Belly stew: appropriate amount of Houttuynia cordata, stuffed into tripe, stewed until tripe rotten cooked food. This method is mainly used for the dietotherapy of peptic ulcer, lung heat and cough.

Make tea: put Houttuynia cordata Thunb in the pot, stir-fry until it can be kneaded into powder, wait for cool. Drink boiled water every time you take an appropriate amount. The finished tea is brown and yellow, the color of the tea is yellow and transparent, the fragrance of grass and stir-fried incense are mixed into one, mellow and palatable, with a long aftertaste.

Examples of eating methods of Houttuynia cordata Thunb:

(1) fresh Houttuynia cordata boiled pig lung soup

Materials: one pig lung, 200g Houttuynia cordata, 1 Luohanguo, right amount of salt.

Practice:

1. Soak Houttuynia cordata Thunb in cold water for 20 minutes, remove and wash. Siraitia grosvenorii is also washed and ready for use.

2. The trachea orifice of the pig lung is aimed at the faucet, pour water into it, and squeeze out the blood water when the pig lung expands to the maximum. Repeat this many times until the pig lungs change to pink or white, then soak for another 30 minutes. Finally, cut into pieces and scoop up with boiling water.

3, hot pot, no need to put oil, pour pig lungs into stir-fry. Don't pick it up until all the water it touches is dry.

4. Boil the water in a tile pot, put in all the ingredients, bring to a boil over martial fire, and turn to a medium-low heat for an hour and a half. Finally, season with salt and drink.

This soup can strengthen stomach and diuresis, reduce blood pressure and fat. It is a suitable soup for the elderly.

(2) scrambled eggs with fresh houttuynia cordata

Materials: 150 grams of fresh Houttuynia cordata, 4 eggs, appropriate amount of refined salt, monosodium glutamate, chopped onions, vegetable oil.

Practice:

1. Remove the impurities from Houttuynia cordata, soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then wash and cut into sections, while the eggs are knocked into the bowl and stirred for use.

2. Heat the pot with oil, stir-fry the scallions and stir-fry Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Then stir-fry the eggs until they are chunked, then add the right amount of water and salt, stir-fry until the eggs are cooked and taste, add monosodium glutamate and push well according to your taste.

This dish is a combination of houttuynia cordata and eggs, moisturizing the lungs and pharynx, clearing heat and detoxification, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. People with pneumonia, lung abscess, carbuncle, bleeding, red eyes, hot dysentery and other diseases can add this dish to the list of auxiliary therapeutic dishes, and it is also very suitable for breakfast snacks.

(3) Houttuynia cordata Snow Pear Water

First, boil fresh or dried Houttuynia cordata into juice with appropriate amount of water, discard the residue, add Sydney pieces and white sugar or rock sugar, and cook until the pear is soft and rotten. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, relieving cough and resolving phlegm.

Soup heart water: dried Houttuynia cordata can be bought in a traditional Chinese medicine store. If it is fresh, 200 grams can be used.

Side effects and contraindications of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.

In fact, the toxicity of Houttuynia cordata is very small, there is no impact on most people, the general population can eat. It is especially suitable for people who often have constipation, do not think about diet, nausea and vomiting, and can also be eaten by influenza patients. But it's not for everyone. For example, deficiency and cold constitution, or ecchymosis is cold, without redness and heat pain, it is best not to eat Houttuynia cordata. Because Houttuynia cordata Thunb is already cold, people with cold bodies will only get colder if they eat it. People like this should eat something warm or hot at a distance.

If adverse reactions occur, the main symptoms are flushing, nausea, dyspnea, precordial discomfort and other symptoms, stop the drug immediately after discovery, and all symptoms disappear after 20-30mim.

So generally speaking, you can safely eat Houttuynia cordata.

Side effects and contraindications of Houttuynia cordata Thunb drinking:

1. Cause bad breath

Oral administration of Houttuynia cordata can cause a fishy smell in the mouth, which is why his name is Houttuynia cordata. Many people can't accept the smell and think it smells bad.

2. Allergic reaction

Some people have some allergic reactions when injecting Houttuynia cordata injection or drinking Houttuynia cordata Thunb bubble water, mainly showing drug-induced dermatitis, peripheral neuritis and anaphylactoid purpura in the body, and so on. In addition, some people have local muscle pain. If the problem of allergy is more serious and does not receive scientific treatment in time, it is likely to lead to anaphylactic shock or even death. So once you feel uncomfortable after taking Houttuynia cordata, you must see a doctor in time.

3. Irritation to vaginal mucosa

Some substances contained in Houttuynia cordata Thunb will cause certain irritation to the vaginal mucosa after entering the body.

4. It is not appropriate to eat more

Houttuynia cordata Thunb is cold and should not eat too much. Physical deficiency cold and negative external ulcer, no redness, swelling, heat pain, should not be taken.

5. Kidney injury

Houttuynia cordata Thunb contains aristolochia lactam, which can cause irreversible damage to the kidney and lead to upper urinary tract cancer, so it can not be eaten for a long time.