Herbal Information on Fishy Smelling Herb (Yu Xing Cao) in Bulk Powder Form
Common Name: Houttuynia
Botanical Name: Houttuynia Cordata herb
Latin Name: Herba cum radice houttuyniae cordatae
Meridians / Channels: Liver, Lung, Large Intestine
Pin Yin Name: Yu Xing Cao
Other Names: Houtuynia, Fishy Smell Herb, Dokudami, Bishop's Weed, Chameleon Plant, Fish Mint
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Powder - fine powder
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Toxicity is mild. Vaginal applications have caused inflammation, but symptoms subsided after stopping the applications.
California Prop 65
Naturally Occurring Components
1. Decanoylacetaldehyde
2. Myrcene
3. α- Pinene
4. d-Limonene
5. 2-Methyheptenone
6. Camphene
7. Bornyl acetate
8. Linalool
9. Caryophyllene
Benefits of Yu Xing Cao
- Supports healthy liver function
- Botanical support the body's normal elimination of fluid
- Hepatoprotective Herb
- Botanical promote healthy respiration
- Supports body's natural immune system
- Emmenogogue properties
- Promotes Urination
- Drains Pus
Product Properties: Acrid, Cool, Bitter
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Cut Bulk Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs
- Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
- Free from Chlorine
- Manufactured without the use of sulphur
- Preservative Free
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
- Aluminum Phosphate free
- Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
- Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
- Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
- Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
- No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
- We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
- 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931198/
2 Reviews
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Plum flower
I didn’t think it had a bad fishy smell. T sorta reminds me of a matcha tea flavor only stronger.
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Good powder form
I mix this powder in with some others to treat several hidden infections and it works well. Love the price too.