The properties of Fish Mint
Houttuynia cordata is one of the two species in the genus Houttuynia and belongs to the family Saururaceae. It has many pharmacological effects including immune-stimulating, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, diuretic, analgesic, and hemostatic effects. It also used to treat pneumonia, bronchitis, colitis, urogenital tract infections, and chronic obstructive respiratory diseases, and topically to treat herpes simplex.