The efficacy and function of oak leaf fern

Oakleaf fern is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice and has high health value. For people with poor physical constitution, eating oakleaf fern can greatly improve their health. Today I will introduce oakleaf fern to you.

[Other names] Tree fern, tree bone dry

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Quercus ovata, a plant of the Quercus family.

【Original form】 The plant height is about 150cm. The rhizome is fleshy, horizontal, about 2cm thick, with densely covered dark brown, lanceolate scales on the young top, awl-shaped top, broadly ovate base, shield-shaped, and with dense small teeth on the edge. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The sori are round to oval, with two rows between each pair of lateral veins and two in each macromembrane, of varying sizes.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on old tree trunks at the edge of forests, roadsides, or on tree trunks and rocks in monsoon forests.

【Properties】 Identification of properties: The rhizome is flat and long. The surface is brown, densely covered with scales, which are oval, with long drill bits, serrated, and textured at the base. There are round petiole scars on the sides and top, and fine roots underneath. It is light and brittle and easy to break. Many yellow dot-like split central columns can be seen in the cross section. Arrange in a ring. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; warm

【Meridian】 Kidney meridian

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism, nourish the kidney and strengthen the bones, promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. . Mainly used for long-term arthralgia; deficiency of liver and kidney; pain in waist and knees; cramps of tendons and veins; tinnitus due to kidney deficiency; toothache; frequent urination; traumatic injury; fracture; and bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 9-15g; For external use: appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

[Various scholars’ comments] “Flora of Hainan”: Its efficacy is the same as that of Fern (Achyranthes bidentata).

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of oakleaf fern. I hope it can help all friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of oakleaf fern are very powerful. Therefore, oakleaf fern can be used in daily life to better promote physical health.