Herbal Information for Yu Xing Cao in Cut Form
Common Name: Fishy Smelling Herb
Botanical Name: Houttuynia Cordata herb
Channels/Meridians: Lung, Liver, Bladder, Large Intestine
Pin Yin Name: Yu Xing Cao
Other Names: Fish Herb, Fishwort, Doku-dami, Tsi, Chameleon, Rainbow Plant, Chameleon Plant, Lizard Tail
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Cut / Pieces
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Toxicity is mild. Vaginal applications have caused inflammation but symptoms subsided after stopping the applications.
Additional Information About Yu Xing Cao
- Clears Lung Heat
- Removes Toxicity
- Dissolves Phlegm
- Benefits Immune System
- The literal translation of Yu Xing Cao is "fishy-smelling herb". Fresh cut stems have a strong odor, but the smell disappears when dried. Houttuynia has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to clear heat and toxins.
Product Properties: Pungent, Cold
Naturally Occurring Herb Components
1. Decanoylacetaldehyde
2. Myrcene
3. α- Pinene
4. d-Limonene
5. 2-Methyheptenone
6. Camphene
7. Bornyl acetate
8. Linalool
9. Caryophyllene
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Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.
In addition, the following additional tests are performed:
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- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen)
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1 Review
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High Quality Product
I am very happy with this product. This herb is often hard to find and hard to find at a reasonable price. Very pleased with this purchase and will be back again.
