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Advances in Biological Activities and Mechanisms of Houttuynia cordata

SUN Qian1,2, HU Zhong-hai1,2, SUN Zhi-gao1,*, HUANG Qiao-juan1   

  1. 1. Citrus Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chongqing 400712, China;
    2. College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
  • Published:2014-12-15

Abstract:

Houttuynia cordata is recognized as a resource of both medicine and food by the Ministry of Health. It has a great
application potential in the food and medicinal industries. As a food, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and other bioactive
components. As a medicinal material, it also has antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-virus, anti-inflammation, anti-cancer and
immune-modulatory effects. This article aims to summarize the biological activities and mechanisms of Houttuynia cordata.

Key words: Houttuynia cordata, biological activity, mechanism

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