Ho Tu Ko | Medicinal Plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Traditional food and medicine for the respiratory and urinary systems. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Ho To Co
Latin name
Houttuynia cordata
Common names
Ho To Co
foreign names
Houttuynia cordata
The group
Saururaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East and Southeast Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Saururaceae family, the scientific name Houttuynia cordata is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
pneumatic parts
chemical components
Flavonoids and volatile oils
Properties and medical uses
Traditional food and medicine for the respiratory and urinary systems.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
May cause allergic reactions; clinical evidence is limited.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East and Southeast Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Houttuynia cordata species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
East and Southeast Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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