The efficacy and function of fern root

Since Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, more and more people now want to use Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you a medicinal herb, fern root, hoping it will be helpful to you.

[Other names] Fern chicken root (Classification of Herbal Properties), black horn, small horn (Hunan Wild Plants).

[Source] It is the rhizome of the fern in the Pteridaceae family. Dig it up in autumn and winter, wash it and dry it in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, cold, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and removes dampness. Treat jaundice, leucorrhea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat leucorrhea: decoct and drink fern root, white cockscomb and white camellia. (Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Records)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compendium of Materia Medica"; 1. "Flora of Guangzhou": Fern, the rhizome contains starch called fern powder, which can be used for food and paste. Fresh rhizomes contain the most kinemasin, and even more in autumn. Continuous consumption can easily cause poisoning. The same effect will occur if livestock accidentally eat them.

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of fern root. Medicines like fern root are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using fern root, it is necessary to use it in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.