Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata)

Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) is a botanical used in K-beauty for calms redness, fights blemish-causing bacteria, soothes barrier. The quiet Korean weed that quietly took over. Heartleaf (eo-jil-cho) is the soothing power behind Anua, Abib, and Goodal — calm without cica, clear without actives.

There is limited safety data on Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) during pregnancy. Exercise caution and consult your healthcare provider before use.

Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) is particularly well-suited to sensitive, acne-prone, combination skin. It may be less ideal for dry skin.

Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) layers well with centella asiatica, niacinamide, panthenol. These combinations are common in K-beauty routines and have no known negative interactions.

We rate the clinical evidence for Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) at 4/5 — strong. Typically 30–77% in toners, 50%+ in essences. Higher = more soothing; no ceiling for topical irritation.