The efficacy and function of Selaginella selaginella

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

【English Name】 Rarefaction tamariskoid spikemoss herb

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Selaginella loosescens of the Selaginellaceae family.

[Original morphology] The stem is erect, about 13cm high. The branches are narrowly elliptical and sympodial. Leaves are dimorphic, with 2 rows on both sides and in the middle of the branch; lateral leaves are obliquely ovate, 2-3mm long, 1.5-2mm wide, unequal on both sides, with obtuse tips, oblique cordate base, and nearly entire margins; middle leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about 2mm long, about 1mm wide, with long awns at the tip, rounded base, and entire margins. There are 1 or 2 sporangia growing at the top of the branchlets, 3-7mm long; the sporangium leaves are of the same type, lanceolate, with keel-like protrusions, sharp tips, and slightly toothed. Sporangium reniform; spores heteromorphic.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on hillside grasslands and forest edges.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; neutral

【Meridian】 Heart; Large Intestine; Gallbladder

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; crab detoxifies. Mainly used for hepatitis, dysentery, carbuncle and furuncle

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application. .

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The whole plant tastes slightly bitter and is neutral in nature. It has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying functions. Used for hepatitis, dysentery, carbuncle and other diseases.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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