The efficacy and function of the feather-leaved star fern

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb called the feathery star fern?

[Other names] Guanyin lotus, seaweed

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Pteris pinnata, a plant of the Polypodiaceae family.

【Original morphology】Plant height 50-100cm. The rhizome is thick and horizontal, covered with ovate-lanceolate scales, and has entire margins. Leaves are distal; petiole base jointed; leaf blade ovate, 15-30cm wide, deeply pinnate, with broad wings on both sides of the rachis extending down to the base of the petiole; lobes 1.5-4.5cm wide, slightly narrowing toward the base, entire; leaf veins obvious, internal veinlets single or forked. The sori are small, nearly round or amorphous, scattered at the junction of the reticulate veins; there is no sori cover.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on shady tree trunks or rocks beside streams at an altitude of 600-2000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Astringent; Neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation; remove dampness; detoxify. Main joint pain; traumatic injury; hernia; unknown swelling

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application; or grind it into powder and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of the feathery star fern. When using it, you can do so according to the needs mentioned above, and the feathery star fern is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.