The efficacy and function of the coarse hairy fern

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine "Hairy Hoof Fern".

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb or leaves of the plant Pteris cretica of the Pteridaceae family.

【Original morphology】 Plant height 30-50cm. The rhizome is erect. Leaves are clustered; petiole 10-20cm long, scaled at base, sparsely scaled on upper rachis; leaf blade oblong to ovate-lanceolate, 20-30cm long, 9-14cm wide, acuminate at apex, slightly shortened at base, bipinnate; pinnae alternate, obliquely spreading, linear-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, 7-10cm long, 2-3cm wide, acuminate at apex into a tail-like shape; leaves are covered with soft thorns along the rachis and barbules, barbules are oblong-rhombic, 1.5-2cm long, about 5mm wide, obtuse at apex, deeply pinnate-lobed, with sparse serrations; leaf veins are pinnate, with forked veinlets. Sori oblong, slightly curved; sori cap membranous.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in the grass beside the ditch.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; astringes and stops bleeding. Mainly used for dysentery, carbuncle, and bleeding caused by trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, crush the fresh leaves and apply; or dry and grind them into powder and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above summary, the hairy hoof fern still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that the hairy hoof fern should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.