The efficacy and function of creeping Selaginella

Selaginella is a famous traditional and commonly used Chinese medicinal material in my country with a long history of application. Today we will learn about the creeping Selaginella.

[Other names] Small mountain dragon, Selaginella selaginella

[Source] Selaginella davidii Franch., a fern family , is used as medicine with its whole plant .

[Habitat distribution] Hebei, Shandong, Shaanxi, Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly spicy, astringent, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Relaxes muscles and tendons and activates blood circulation. Mainly used to treat rheumatic joint pain and muscle and bone pain.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 3 coins, soaked in wine and taken orally.

【Note】 If taken in water, it may cause diarrhea.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what creeping Selaginella is. We know that creeping Selaginella can not only be used to treat diseases but also has good health benefits, so we must be good at using creeping Selaginella to protect our health.