Houttuynia cordata extract
AKA “Houttuynia extract, Fish mint extract, Dokudami extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Houttuynia cordata extract
AKA: Houttuynia extract, Fish mint extract, Dokudami extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Family
Saururaceae
Plant Part
Herb
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
164288-50-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Houttuynia cordata (fish mint) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Southeast Asian folk medicine for centuries as an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying herb. Historically used to treat respiratory infections, wounds, and skin conditions including acne and eczema.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR