Make a tincture from Houttuynia cordata.
Using the houttuynia cordata that grows abundantly around my house in Tokyo.
I tried making it by separating the flower part from the leaves.
The alcohol used is 40-proof vodka.

I've only made Houttuynia cordata tincture once before.
The reason is that I don't really understand how to use it.
It seems that many people use it for insect bites,
In my case, mugwort tincture has been incredibly effective.
I'd like to try making a Houttuynia cordata tincture this year.
It seems that many people also use it in homemade cosmetics, specifically in toners.

Tea has also been drunk since ancient times,
I'm sure it's good for my health,
It's not something you get to do with very often.


Today, I'll write a memo about Houttuynia cordata.

Houttuynia cordata is a herbal medicine known as "Juyaku".
It is said to be effective for more than 10 types of diseases and symptoms.
Apparently, that's where the name comes from.
It has that much medicinal effect.

[Ingredients obtained as a tincture]

Decanoylacetaldehyde

It is also a component of the scent of Houttuynia cordata.
It has high germicidal properties.
Food poisoning and Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause infection in wounds,
It suppresses the growth of many bacteria.

Because it is an ingredient that dissolves in alcohol,
Making a tincture allows for the extraction of the active ingredients.
It is sensitive to heat, and its components are lost when it dries out.
Therefore, this effect cannot be expected from tea made from dried leaves.

🔹Main effects
Antibacterial action
Antifungal action
anti-inflammatory

🔹Private use
insect bites
acne
Athlete's foot
itch


[Components obtained from tea]

• Quercitrin (flavonoid)
• Quercetins (polyphenols)
·potassium

🔹Main effects
diuretic effect
Anti-inflammatory effect
Antioxidant effect

🔹Private use
Excess water drainage
Swelling reduction
Relief of fatigue
Especially during humid seasons, when water metabolism is heavy.
Gently soothes mild inflammation.
Skin trouble support
To regulate body temperature
Anti-aging care support