Houttuynia Cordata Powder

Houttuynia cordata (fish mint) is cultivated according to organic standards, ensuring cleanliness and safety. After harvesting, the leaves are carefully processed, then freeze-dried to preserve their natural nutrients, and finally ground into a fine powder at the Ngu Quynh Foods factory. The entire process is carried out in a closed system, meeting all food safety and hygiene standards.

Houttuynia cordata is a familiar herb, widely used in the cuisine and traditional medicine of many Asian countries such as Vietnam, China, Japan, and Korea. This vegetable is known for its many health benefits due to its naturally occurring bioactive compounds.

1. Material Selection:

• Harvesting: Perilla leaves are harvested when they reach maturity, ensuring the best flavor and nutritional value.
• Selection: Choose fresh leaves that are free from pests, diseases, and damage.

2. Washing and Chopping:

• Washing: Perilla leaves are washed to remove dirt and impurities.
• Chopping: Perilla leaves are chopped to facilitate the drying and grinding process.

3. Freeze-drying:

• The product is placed in a closed, continuous, circulating freeze-drying chamber using dry air with a humidity of only about 10-30% at a temperature of 35-60 degrees Celsius. Freeze-drying helps preserve the color and nutrients of the food, and is currently the most preferred drying method due to this feature.

4. Grinding into powder:

• After drying, the product is ground into a fine powder using a specialized grinder.

5. Packaging:

• The product is packaged in moisture-proof packaging in a cleanroom environment to ensure the product quality is completely clean and to prevent cross-contamination.

1. Vitamins

• Vitamin A: Good for eyesight and the immune system.
• Vitamin C: Boosts the immune system and acts as an antioxidant.
• Vitamin K: Helps with blood clotting and supports bone health.

2. Minerals

• Calcium: Supports bone and dental health.
• Iron: Important for red blood cell formation and prevents anemia.
• Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

3. Fiber

• Supports digestion, prevents constipation, and maintains gut health.

4. Antioxidants

• Flavonoids and polyphenols: Help protect the body from free radical damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

1. Supports digestion:
The fiber in Houttuynia cordata powder helps improve digestive function and prevent constipation.

2. Boosts the immune system:
Vitamin C and antioxidants help protect the body from disease.

3. Anti-inflammatory:
The anti-inflammatory compounds in Houttuynia cordata help reduce inflammation and prevent chronic inflammatory diseases.

4. Supports skin health:
Vitamin A and antioxidants help improve skin health, reduce acne, and heal wounds.

5. Regulates blood pressure:
Potassium in Houttuynia cordata helps regulate blood pressure and maintain cardiovascular health.

6. Cooling and Detoxifying:
Houttuynia cordata contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substances that have a cooling and detoxifying effect. Thanks to these substances, Houttuynia cordata can help cleanse the body, detoxify the liver, and support the synthesis of substances in the body.

7. Supporting Diabetes Treatment:
Studies have shown that Houttuynia cordata can help lower blood sugar levels and improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes. The antioxidants in Houttuynia cordata can protect pancreatic beta cells from damage caused by complications of diabetes.

8. Supports weight control:
Houttuynia cordata is low in calories, making it effective in supporting weight control. Additionally, the fiber in Houttuynia cordata helps create a feeling of fullness, reducing hunger and controlling overeating. Houttuynia cordata also contains a lot of water, helping maintain moisture balance and reduce cravings.

9. Reduces allergies and rashes:
Houttuynia cordata can inhibit the release of histamine – a compound that triggers an immune response during allergies and rashes. Therefore, Houttuynia cordata can prevent and reduce the symptoms of allergies and some problems related to excessive histamine release.