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Herbology

 
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Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb

Herb name (Chinese): 鱼腥草
Herb name (Pin Yin): yú xīng cǎo
Herb name (English): Heartleaf Houttuynia Herb
Herb name (Botanical): Herba Houttuyniae
Origin of species: Houttuynia cordata Thunb.
Part(s) of herb used: Plant parts above ground
Geo-specific habitat(s): Southern part of China, along the flow of Yangtze River
Taste(s) & Properties: • Pungent
• Slightly cold
• Administrates the Lung Meridian
Action(s): • Eases coughs with yellow oral discharge or lung abscesses
• Eases wound inflammations (external use)
• Relieves painful urination