What it is
Yu Xing Cao, also known as Houttuynia cordata or fish-mint, is a single-ingredient supplement used in TCM to support immune function. It is available in capsule form for adult use.
Supplement · Immune Advanced Protocols
Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
frequent-respiratory-infectionsslow-recoverylow-immunity lungslymphatic system
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How it works
Yu Xing Cao contains compounds that interact with the immune and lymphatic systems. Its effects on immune resilience are dose-dependent and typically become measurable within 2-6 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address frequent infections, low immunity, slow recovery. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
What is 'lung heat-toxin' in TCM?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, 'lung heat-toxin' refers to patterns associated with inflammation, infection, and excess heat in the respiratory system, often manifesting as cough, sore throat, and fever.
How long does it take to see effects?
For immune resilience, effects are typically measurable within 2-6 weeks of consistent daily dosing.
Can I combine Yu Xing Cao with other supplements?
Yes, Yu Xing Cao can be layered into broader protocols. However, consult a healthcare professional if you are on prescription medication that affects similar biological pathways.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for immune resilience
From the blog
Editorial notes
SacredBod's longer take on Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia)
Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia) is a immune advanced protocols supplement used to support immune resilience. Fish-mint for lung heat-toxin and immunity. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the immune system, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 2-6 weeks for immune resilience. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for immune resilience. Fish-mint for lung heat-toxin and immunity. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 2-6 weeks for immune resilience, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address frequent infections, low immunity, slow recovery. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Immune Advanced Protocols category, Yu Xing Cao (Houttuynia) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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