Houttuynia Cordata (Zhe Er Gen): Natural Antimicrobial Super herb

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Wild Houttuynia cordata (zhe er gen) growing in Guizhou mountains

Premium Houttuynia cordata from Guizhou’s pristine karst landscape

80% Global Supply from Guizhou • Chinese Pharmacopoeia Certified • Clean Label Preservative

What is Houttuynia Cordata (Zhe Er Gen)?

A 2,000-year-old “medicine-food” herb from Compendium of Materia Medica. Heart-shaped leaves, crisp white roots,
unique herbaceous aroma. Natural antimicrobial certified by Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

🌿 Flavor Profile: Pungent with sweet aftertaste • 75% of Guizhou households consume fresh

Why Only Guizhou Produces Premium Houttuynia Cordata?

  • 27°N golden climate • 15-18°C avg • 10°C day-night difference
  • Karst spring irrigation • 3× national selenium average
  • 800-1500m cloud terraces • PM2.5 <20 • Zero heavy metals
Fresh zhe er gen root – crisp, white, high quercetin
Fresh Houttuynia cordata ready for cold dish or hotpot
80%

Global Supply

80%+

Japan/Korea Import Growth

12

Days Mold Delay

From Pharmacopoeia to Table: How to Eat Houttuynia Cordata

🥗 Cold Dish
75% household use
🌶️ Hotpot Dip
With chili & fermented tofu
🍿 Snacks
With potato/bean skin
🍜 Instant Noodles
Clean label seasoning
🍵 Herbal Tea
Throat relief
🥛 Yogurt
Local best-seller

Global Success Cases

  • Germany: 0.8% powder in plant meat → 18% sodium reduction
  • Thailand: Houttuynia salad → 800+ units/month per store

Scientific Uniqueness of Houttuynia Cordata

🛡️ Natural Antimicrobial: Quercetin 3.5mg/g • >90% vs Staphylococcus • >72% vs E. coli
  • Clean Label: 72% EU/US buyers seek natural functional ingredients
  • Halal/Vegan certified
  • Enhances immunity • “Natural antibiotic”

Our Star Product: Houttuynia Cordata Chili Sauce

Low-temp dried zhe er gen + premium chili. Spicy, healthy, appetizing. Clean label, shelf-stable,
hot-selling in China. Perfect for B2B private label.

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