Can Houttuynia cordata cure gynecological diseases?

Many women are affected and troubled by gynecological diseases. In fact, in addition to some common treatments in life, if Houttuynia cordata can be used, it can also assist in the treatment of gynecological diseases to a certain extent. It has a good effect of clearing heat and swelling, and treating endometritis and adnexitis.

1. Houttuynia cordata contains a natural antibiotic. Modern medical research shows that the main components of the volatile oil contained in Houttuynia cordata are methyl nonyl ketone, myrcene, lauryl aldehyde, and quercetin. Pharmacological tests show antibacterial and antiviral effects. Animal experiments have shown that quercetin has diuretic, analgesic, hemostatic, antitussive effects, inhibits serous secretion, and promotes tissue regeneration. Quercetin can also dilate blood vessels and is used to treat angina pectoris. Currently, Houttuynia cordata injection has been prepared and is widely used in clinical practice. Single prescription has good effect.

2. There are also many folk prescriptions that use Houttuynia cordata to treat diseases.

1. Tonsillitis, pharyngitis: Soak fresh Houttuynia cordata in water and drink as tea, or cook and stir-fry it and eat it as a dish.

2. Urinary tract infection, frequent and painful urination: take 50g of fresh grass or 30g of dried grass, decocted and taken orally.

3. Lung abscess: Wash the fresh grass and cook it, or use 50 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 12 grams of Platycodon grandiflorum, and 6 grams of licorice, decocted in water and taken orally.

4. Acute bronchitis, tuberculosis, cough with blood in sputum: use 30 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 6 grams of licorice, and 30 grams of Plantain, decocted in water and taken orally.

5. Various skin diseases: Apply the juice of fresh product or take the decocted juice orally, which has the effect of clearing away heat and swelling, removing prickly heat and relieving itching. The whole herb can be boiled in water for external washing to treat pemphigus and tinea pedis.

6. Carbuncle, furuncle, back swelling and infection (whether ruptured or not): Wrap fresh Houttuynia cordata with wet paper, place over ash fire and simmer until cooked, take out, mash and apply to the affected area.

7. Endometritis, cervicitis, adnexitis, leucorrhea, and lower abdominal pain: 30-60 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 30 grams each of dandelion and honeysuckle vine, decocted in water and taken orally. 8. Venomous snake bites: Take 62.5g of Houttuynia cordata, 31.25g of Rhus chinensis root, 15.6g of Scutellaria baicalensis root, and 31.5g of Herba Lycopodii, decoct them in water and use them for external washing for venomous snake bites