The efficacy and function of small phoenix grass

Speaking of small phoenix tail grass, many people know that it is a Chinese medicinal material. So do you know the effects and functions of small phoenix tail grass? How should it be eaten? Let’s find out now.

[Other names] Ground cypress branch, small-leaved chickweed, big fat grass, one-column incense

[Source] The whole plant of Aspleniaceae . In April, dig up the whole plant with roots, wash it and dry it in the sun.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb, 8 to 20 cm tall. The rhizome is short and upright, with dense lanceolate scales on the top. The leaves are clustered, the petioles are light green, and there are sparsely fibrous small scales from the upper part to the lower part of the rachis; the leaf blades are oblong-lanceolate, herbaceous, 6-12 cm long, 2-3 cm wide in the middle, glabrous, 2- or 3-times pinnately divided, with narrow wings on both sides of the rachis and the rachis; the base pinnae are slightly shorter, the middle pinnae are 0.9-2 cm long, triangular-rectangular; the tip of the last lobe has 2-3 sharp teeth. There is one sori per lobe, which often covers the entire underside of the leaves when mature. The sori are nearly rectangular and entire.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on rocks beside streams. Distributed south of the Yangtze River and in North China and Northwest China.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet and slightly spicy, warm in nature.

【Functions and indications】Expectorant, cough relieving, relieving phlegm and stopping bleeding. Treat colds, coughs, tuberculosis, and bleeding from trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian (1 liang can be used for large doses). For external use: grind into powder and apply on skin.

[Additional prescription] For treating cough: 50 cents to 1 ounce of arborvitae branches and 2 to 3 cents of golden-backed loquat fruit. Decoction in water and drink as tea.

【Excerpt】《*Dictionary》

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine small phoenix tail grass. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using small phoenix tail grass, some methods and methods should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.