Houttuynia Cordata Extract : What It Is and Products Containing It

Houttuynia Cordata specifically has a good amount of polyphenolic flavonoids, four common ones being quercetin, quercitrin, hyperoside, and rutin. All of these exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Quercitrin has also been shown to decrease damage from UVB rays, which is an added bonus.

The possible function of this key ingredient is: Skin protecting
INCI: Houttuynia Cordata Extract
IUPAC Description: Houttuynia Cordata Extract is the extract of the leaves of Artemisia princeps, and the whole plants, Equisetum arvense, and Houttuynia Cordata.