The efficacy and function of Aspleniaceae

Many people know that Styrax solani has unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of Styrax solani are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of Styrax solani.

【Other names】 Asplenium truncatum, Chinese Heart Grass

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Aspleniaceae plant Aspleniaceae.

【Original morphology】Plant height 20-50cm. Rhizome short, erect or ascending, densely scaled. Leaves are nearly clustered; petiole 10-20cm long, brown straw color, and sparsely scaly together with the rachis; leaf blade herbaceous, glabrous on both sides, lanceolate, 12-28cm long, 7-11cm wide, widest near the base, and bipinnate; pinnae 5-12 pairs, with long petioles, gradually smaller upwards, diamond-shaped, gradually pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, the lower pinnae often split again, with irregular serrations on the edges; leaf veins are single, grooved in both leaves. Sori linear; sori cap linear.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse woods, by streams or on limestone.

【Properties】 Characteristic identification: The rhizome is short, with numerous fibrous roots and brown-black lanceolate scales. Leaves are clustered; petiole is 10-20cm long; leaf blade is lanceolate, 12-25cm long and 7-11cm wide. The leaves are pinnate, with dark green to green-brown pinnae, mostly curled longitudinally, and lateral veins forked two to three times; the rachis is dark green to purple-brown, covered with sparse scales. The sori are linear, attached along the veins, and the sori cap is dark yellow-brown. It is slightly brittle and easy to break. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and moistens the lungs; detoxifies and reduces swelling. Mainly used for pulmonary tuberculosis; sores, furuncles, carbuncles; cystitis; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-20g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above description of Aspleniaceae, it can be seen that Aspleniaceae has many benefits for the human body, and there are many methods and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Aspleniaceae can be used to treat corresponding diseases.