Therapeutic potentials of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. against inflammation and oxidative stress: A review.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (Family: Saururaceae) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in moist and shady places. The plant is well known among the people of diverse cultures across Japan, Korea, China and North-East India for its medicinal properties.