Fish Mint
Houttuynia cordata
Plant Family
Saururaceae
Pictured: Fish Mint
Lizard's-tail family
Wetland herbs with pungent, antimicrobial aerial parts; houttuynia (fish mint) is the key species.
1 Herb // 23 Constituents // 2 Notable Members
Overview
The Lizard's-Tail Family
Wetland herbs with pungent, antimicrobial aerial parts; houttuynia (fish mint) is the key species.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The monograph in the database whose Saururaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.
Terpenoids 9
- 4-Terpineol 1
- alpha-Pinene 1
- Bornyl acetate 1
- Camphene 1
- Caryophyllene 1
- Caryophyllene oxide 1
- Limonene 1
- Linalool 1
- Myrcene 1
Phenolics 5
- Hyperoside 1
- Isoquercitrin 1
- Quercetin 1
- Quercitrin 1
- Rutin 1
Lipids & Fatty Acids 5
- Decanal 1
- Decanoic acid 1
- Houttuynin 1
- Lauraldehyde 1
- Nonanol 1
Alkaloids 1
Other Constituents 1
Unclassified 2
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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