Yu Xing Cao | Houttuyniae Herba | Fishwort Herb
Properties: acrid, cool
Channels: Lung and Large Intestines
Yu Xing Cao is known for its ability to clear heat, relieve toxicity, reduce swelling, drain damp-heat and promote urination.
Yu Xing Cao is featured in our Yoni Wash – Yellow, where it works synergistically with other herbs like Jin Yin Hua and Pu Gong Ying to clear heat, reduce inflammation, and support detoxification in the delicate yoni area. This herb gently helps calm irritation, soothe itching, and maintain balance, making it an essential ingredient for sensitive and heat-prone skin.
That’s why our Yoni Wash – Yellow is ideal not only for supporting symptoms associated with UTIs, herpes simplex virus (HSV), vulvovaginitis, and other common yoni irritations, but also for use after workouts or intercourse to maintain optimal balance and freshness.
The main active constituents found in Yu Xing Cao include:
- Flavonoids
- Alkaloids
- Polysaccharides
These compounds create the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties that this herb is known for.
A 2018 review published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology demonstrated that extracts and bioactive compounds found in Houttuyniae Herba possess both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
These powerful properties help explain why Yu Xing Cao has been traditionally valued for soothing inflammation and protecting delicate tissues. Harnessing this herbal wisdom, our Yoni Wash – Yellow combines these benefits into a gentle, effective formula.
Whether you’re seeking support for a chronic condition or just need a quick, cooling reset, try our Yoni Wash – Yellow—perfect for soothing irritation and refreshing after a workout.
Citations:
Bensky, D., Clavey, S., & Stöger, E. (2015). Chinese herbal medicine. Materia medica (3rd ed.). Eastland Press.
Shingnaisui, K., Dey, T., Manna, P., & Kalita, J. (2018). Therapeutic potentials of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. against inflammation and oxidative stress: A review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 220, 35–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2018.03.038