Is Houttuynia cordata edible?
                                
                                
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                                First used in traditional Chinese medicine thousands of years ago, the herb *Houttuynia cordata* is widely consumed as both food and medicine in many Asian countries. Its status in the culinary world, however, is complicated by its polarizing, distinct fish-like aroma and flavor.