The efficacy and function of goldfish vine

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine goldfish vine.

[Other names] Douban Luyan, Jizu Luyan, Jin Suiye, Shichuanlian, Dilu Tongjing, Penggeng

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the fleshy plant Pteris cretica of the Polypodiaceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant is larger than the fern, 2-6cm tall. The rhizome is slender, horizontal, light green, sparsely covered with light brown, coarse-meshed awl-shaped scales, with a nearly circular and forked base and entire margin. Leaves are distal and dimorphic; the petioles of the nutrient leaves are extremely short, the blades are oblong or obovate, and the base is rounded to broadly cuneate; the petioles of the spore leaves are longer, the blades are linear, and the edges curl after drying; the leaf veins are not obvious, the veinlets are reticulate, and the inner veinlets are single and rod-shaped. The sori are linear, located between the midrib and leaf veins, and covered with shield-shaped septa when young.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: epiphytic on trees or rocks in the forest.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; pungent; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves cough; promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis; detoxifies and reduces swelling. Indications: Children's fever; cough due to lung heat; lymph node tuberculosis; rheumatic pain; fractures; otitis media; snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it on the ears; or crush the juice and drop it into the ears.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed analysis of the goldfish vine. Now that you have learned about the various effects of the goldfish vine, you must remember these effects so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical effects of the goldfish vine to restore their health and happiness.