Houttuynia cordata Thunb. is originated from dried aerial parts of H. cordata in Family Saururacea, and its main active components consist of volatile oil and flavanoids. At present the injection of H. cordata was withdrawn from clicinal therapy because of its immunotoxicity as a result that led to huge lost in economy for pharmaceutical industry. In the article H. cordata for its material and medication history, producing place, active components, contents affected by cultured and preparing techniques, pharmacological and immunotoxicological effects, adverse effects, clinical application and ...
