The efficacy and function of small-leaved chicken tail grass

Traditional Chinese medicine has a history of thousands of years. It has appeared at a very early time, and it has very satisfactory effects on the treatment of diseases. There are many types of traditional Chinese medicine. Do you know the medicinal material small-leaf chickentail grass?

[Source] It is the leaves of the Pteris intermedia plant of the Pteridaceae family .

[Original form] Perennial herb, 60 to 120 cm tall, with short and horizontal rhizomes. Leaves are clustered, petioles are straw-colored, 30-70 cm long, petioles and rachis are sparsely covered with brown or light brown scales; leaves are herbaceous, narrowly ovate to oblong-ovate, 35-60 cm long, 25-35 cm wide, acuminate at the apex, widest or slightly shortened at the base, and single-pinnate compound leaves are pinnate-lobed 3 times; pinnae are 9-12 pairs, oblong-lanceolate or lanceolate, 12-25 cm long, 4-10 cm wide, acuminate at the apex, with short petioles or sessile at the base, deeply pinnate-lobed; lobes are lanceolate, gradually narrowing and obtuse at the apex, pinnate-lobed to deeply fissured; veins are pinnate. The sori are ovate, round or hooked, and are arranged along both sides of the axis; the sori cover is thin and the edges are irregular. The spore period is from July to September.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places beside mountain forests and streams. Distributed in East China, Central and South China, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi and other places.

[Functions and indications] For treating carbuncle on lower limbs, use fresh young leaves, mash them, add appropriate amount of sugar, and apply to the affected area. Change once a day.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records"

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of small-leaf chickentail grass. I hope it can help all friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of small-leaf chickentail grass are very powerful. Therefore, small-leaf chickentail grass can be used in daily life to better promote physical health.