The efficacy and function of red snake

What are the functions of red-haired snake? As a traditional Chinese medicine, red-haired snake can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce the red-haired snake.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Yinshi Pteris, a plant of the Drynariaceae family.

【Original morphology】Plant height 5-20cm. The rhizome is long and horizontal, covered with dense reddish-brown, lanceolate scales, and arranged in a shield shape. Leaves are distal; petiole 5-10cm long, reddish brown, sparsely scaly, almost smooth when old; leaf blade leathery, ovate-triangular, 5-10cm long, 3.5-5cm wide at base, gradually pointed to apex, smooth on both sides, semi-pinnate; pinnae 6-10 pairs, 1 pair at base is the largest, nearly triangular or triangular-lanceolate, obtuse, unequally wide at base, short cuneate and decurrent, often arched upward, often blunt-toothed above; deeply lobed below, 3-5 pinnae per time, the longest one on the lower side of the base, about 1-1.5cm, oblong, obtuse, slightly oblique downward, entire or lobed; pinnae gradually shorten from the second pair upwards, oblong-lanceolate, serrated at apex, lobed at margins; veins obvious on the back, pinnate-forked. The sori are attached along the leaf margins, with 3-5 pairs of pinnae at the tip; the sori cover is semicircular, brown and slightly shiny.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on trees or rocks beside valley streams at an altitude of 500-1900m.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bland; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and stop bleeding; clear away heat and remove dampness; repair tendons and bones. It is mainly used for rheumatic pain, lumbar muscle strain, traumatic injury, toothache, vomiting blood, blood in stool, urinary tract infection, leucorrhea, carbuncle, swelling and pain

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: 30-60g, decocted in water. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above introduces some basic knowledge about red-haired snakes. I believe many people will know more about red-haired snakes after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.