Heartleaf Dokudami Japanese Detox Tea

Embrace the ancient wisdom of Japan with this traditional detox tea, known for its remarkable health benefits and natural healing properties.

The Japanese consider dokudami a cure-all plant and affectionately call it jūyaku, meaning "ten medicines."

• Detoxifies the Body: Aids in removing harmful toxins, including those from fat breakdown during weight loss.
• Increases Urination: Helps in expelling excess body water.
• Combats Infections: Effective against viral and bacterial ailments.
• Enhances Stamina & Endurance: Boosts physical and mental performance.
• Improves Cognitive Health: Sharpens mental clarity and focus.
• Scientifically Supported: Renowned for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. See references below.

Easy to prepare. Serve hot or cold (see how-to below).

Wild-Harvested • All-Natural

Pesticide-free. Freshly-picked sun-dried leaves, uncrushed for optimal quality.

About Dokudami

Dokudami is a Japanese native flowering plant with beautiful heart-shaped leaves and lovely white flowers. Its scientific name is Houttuynia cordata, also known as Heartleaf.

The word dokudami translates to "poison-block" in Japanese, signifying its detox properties.

Dokudami leaves are listed in the Pharmacopoeia of Japan (Nippon Yakkyoku-hō), the official record of approved herbal remedies published by the Japanese government since 1886.

How to Brew

Quick Brew Method
The following instructions are for making 4 cups (800 ml total.)

1. Add 5 grams (2 heaping tablespoons) of dokudami leaves to a pot.
2. Add 4 cups of near-boiling water.
3. Brew for about 3 minutes.
4. Strain and serve hot, cold or over ice.

Senjiru Brew Method
Senjiru is a traditional Japanese technique for yielding a deeper infusion.

1. Pour a little more than 4 cups of cold water into a pot.
2. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of dokudami leaves.
3. Heat to a full, rolling boil.
4. Turn heat down and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Turn heat off and wait for 10 minutes.
6. Strain and serve.

REFERENCES

• Virucidal effects of the steam distillate from Houttuynia cordata and its components on HSV-1, influenza virus, and HIV -- Planta Medica. 1995 Jun; 61(3):237-41.
• Antioxidative effects of polyphenols in leaves of Houttuynia cordata -- Journal of Medicinal Food. July 2005, 8(2): 266-268.
• Biological and antibacterial activities of the natural herb Houttuynia cordata water extract -- Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Vol. 31 (2008) No. 11 P 2012-2017
• Immunomodulatory and anti-SARS activities of Houttuynia cordata -- International Society for Ethnopharmacology. 2008 Jun 19;118(1):79-85
• Anti-Herpes Simplex Virus Activity of Bidens pilosa and Houttuynia cordata -- American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Volume 31, Issue 03, 2003
• Water Extract of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Leaves Exerts Anti-Obesity Effects by Inhibiting Fatty Acid and Glycerol Absorption -- Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology. Vol. 56 (2010) No. 2 P 150-156
• Houttuynia cordata Improves Cognitive Deficits in Cholinergic Dysfunction Alzheimer's Disease-Like Models -- Biomolecules & Therapeutics. 2014 May; 22(3):176-83.
• Nicotine detoxification of rutin, quercitrin, and chlorogenic acid isolated from Houttuynia cordata -- Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry. August 2014, V 57, Issue 4, pp 503-509
• Houttuynia cordata Extract Improves Physical Endurance Performance by Regulating Endothelial Production of Nitric Oxide -- Journal of Medicinal Food. Volume: 8 Issue 2: July 20, 2005