The efficacy and function of fur

The Chinese medicine fur is a very good Chinese medicinal material. It has a very good effect in regulating the body and is widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] It is the whole herb of the Polypodiaceae plant Concha serrata . From May to August, pull up the entire grass with its roots, wash it and dry it in the sun.

[Original form] Perennial herb, less than 40 cm tall. The rhizome is thick, long and horizontal, with densely scales at the tip; the scales are ovate-lanceolate, gradually pointed, brown-brown, serrated, densely meshed, and darker in the center. The leaves are linear, 15 to 40 cm long, about 1 cm wide, not covered with hair or scales, leathery, and gray-green. The sporangium is large, oval, oblong when young, arranged obliquely, located between the midrib and the edge, closely connected when mature, and covered with shield-shaped scales when young.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on rocks or trees in shady places. Distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, western Hubei and Tibet.

【Chemical composition】 The whole plant contains triterpenoid saponins. [Nature and flavor] Slightly cold in nature, slightly bitter in taste.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Emei Medicinal Plants": "Soaked in wine and taken to treat injuries from falls."

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 9-5 qian (0.5-1 liang for fresh product); for external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Emei Medicinal Plants"

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. Fur, as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a certain conditioning effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.