The efficacy and function of narrow green leaf 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 Fern?

【Alias】 Ivy

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

【Original morphology】Plant height 25-40cm. The rhizome is long and horizontal, dark brown, densely covered with brown-brown, ovate-lanceolate scales, gradually pointed at the apex, rounded at the base, and with fine teeth on the edges. Leaves are distal; petiole 1-3cm long, or nearly sessile, wingless; leaf blade papery, narrowly linear, 20-40cm long, about 8mm wide, with acuminate or long-tailed tip, gradually narrowing and extending downward below the middle, almost reaching the base, with shallow wavy edges; lateral veins obliquely spreading, veinlets reticulate, with 2 rows of meshes between each pair of lateral veins, and the inner veinlets are single or forked. The sori are linear, attached to the mesh, arranged in a row between each pair of lateral veins, and slanting out from the midrib; there is no sori cover.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on tree trunks or rocks in forests at an altitude of 500-1000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly astringent; cool

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and dredge meridians; clear away heat and remove dampness. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; rheumatic bone pain; hot stranguria; hematuria

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of the narrow-leaved thread fern, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of the narrow-leaved thread fern. It can be seen that the narrow-leaved fern is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.