{"product_id":"houttuynia-houttuynia-cordata-herba-yu-xing-cao-nd-grade","title":"Houttuynia - Houttuynia cordata Herba - Yu Xing Cao - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fish mint.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eYu xing cao\u003c\/i\u003e means fish-smell herb, and nobody who meets it for the first time argues with the name. Crushed fresh, it gives off something unmistakably fishy and metallic. It is probably the most divisive plant in Asian cooking - adored in Sichuan and Guizhou, where the root is eaten raw in cold salads, and flatly refused by plenty of Chinese people from everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Vietnam the leaf is \u003ci\u003ediep ca\u003c\/i\u003e and goes on the herb plate next to the noodles. In Japan it is \u003ci\u003edokudami\u003c\/i\u003e and is brewed as a household tea. Almost every culture that grows it has taken a different position on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the dried herb is steeped as a tea, where most of the fishy note disappears and what is left is green and slightly sour. Best approached with an open mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouttuynia – Houttuynia cordata Herba – Yu Xing Cao – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eHouttuynia cordata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Houttuynia \/ Yu Xing Cao \/ 鱼腥草\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHouttuynia, known as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), is a traditional botanical used for generations across East Asian herbal practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRecognized for its distinctive aroma and refreshing quality, it is commonly featured in traditional decoctions, teas, and seasonal herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Houttuynia is naturally grown and low-temperature dried to retain its characteristic aroma, color, and leaf integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEach batch is free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives — a clean, food-grade herb suitable for teas, decoctions, or traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimmer 6–12 g in water for 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOften paired with botanicals such as Jin Yin Hua or Lian Qiao in classical traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd a small handful to light soups or herbal broths for a refreshing, green, herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly used in seasonal herbal tea mixtures and home-style decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yu Xing Cao is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epungent and slightly cold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and traditionally associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt appears in classic decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecooling, aromatic, and harmonizing quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade herb, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708447178901,"sku":"CS-8Y15-4oz","price":7.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708447211669,"sku":"CS-8Y15","price":23.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/YuXingCao_Premium.jpg?v=1786411088","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/houttuynia-houttuynia-cordata-herba-yu-xing-cao-nd-grade","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}