The efficacy and function of the ground tiger

Traditional Chinese medicine is very effective in treating some special diseases, but we still need to understand it before taking it. Today we will talk about some common knowledge about the medicinal material Acanthopanax gracilis.

[Other name] Strong straight small shade fern

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

[Original form] Perennial fern, plant height 30-55cm. It has an erect, short rhizome and long, fleshy, thick roots. The petiole is 25-30cm long, juicy, and light green; the nutrient leaves are broadly triangular, about 18cm long, 24-30cm wide at the base, and are pinnately divided two to three times; the lateral pinnae are 7-8 pairs, nearly opposite, oblique, and the base pair is the largest; the first pinnae are ovate or broadly ovate; the second pinnae are oblong-lanceolate to lanceolate; the lobes are broadly elliptical, with shallow serrations on the edges; the rachis and barbules have narrow wings and sparse long brown hairs. The spore leaves grow from the base of the nutrient leaves, are almost as long as the nutrient leaves or shorter, and have a petiole length of 5-6cm. The sporangium spike is 7-12cm long, linear-lanceolate, and pinnately divided once; the spikelets are about 1cm long, densely arranged upward, smooth and hairless.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under forests or in shady and moist places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Primary snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicine Gnaphalium in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Gnaphalium has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.