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Houttuynia cordata
Plante vivace d'Asie de l'Est et du Sud-Est ; largement utilisée dans la médecine traditionnelle japonaise, chinoise, coréenne et vietnamienne pour les infections respiratoires et les affections cutanées.
Dokudami (Houttuynia cordata) is a perennial herb native to East and Southeast Asia, traditionally used for respiratory infections, skin conditions, and detoxification. Its primary active compounds include quercetin, rutin, chlorogenic acid, and houttuynia alkaloids, which contribute to its antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Evidence is limited to pilot studies and traditional use.
The pharmacological actions of Houttuynia cordata are mediated through multiple pathways. Quercetin and rutin inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory effects. The alkaloid decanoyl acetaldehyde demonstrates direct antimicrobial activity by disrupting bacterial cell membranes. Additionally, chlorogenic acid and flavonoids modulate immune responses by activating NF-κB and MAPK pathways, enhancing phagocytosis and cytokine production.
Plante vivace d'Asie de l'Est et du Sud-Est ; largement utilisée dans la médecine traditionnelle japonaise, chinoise, coréenne et vietnamienne pour les infections respiratoires et les affections cutanées.
Dokudami (Houttuynia cordata) is a perennial herb native to East and Southeast Asia, traditionally used for respiratory infections, skin conditions, and detoxification. Its primary active compounds include quercetin, rutin, chlorogenic acid, and houttuynia alkaloids, which contribute to its antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Evidence is limited to pilot studies and traditional use.
The pharmacological actions of Houttuynia cordata are mediated through multiple pathways. Quercetin and rutin inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory effects. The alkaloid decanoyl acetaldehyde demonstrates direct antimicrobial activity by disrupting bacterial cell membranes. Additionally, chlorogenic acid and flavonoids modulate immune responses by activating NF-κB and MAPK pathways, enhancing phagocytosis and cytokine production.