The efficacy and function of Haizhou Drynaria

The efficacy and function of Haizhou Drynaria

Only when we understand the main ingredients of any medicinal material can we better exert its efficacy and function. Here I recommend a very popular Chinese medicinal material, Haizhou Drynaria.

[Other names] Hairy ginger, copper grass, stone Ganoderma lucidum, Shen ginger

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Drynaria fortunei of the family Drynariaceae.

[Original morphology] The plant is about 20 cm tall, with long, horizontal rhizomes and densely covered with fluffy, broad-lanceolate scales with irregular serrations on the edges. Leaves are distal; petiole base has scales; leaf blade is pentagonal, about 8-14cm long and wide, three-pinnately lobed; one pair of pinnae at the base is the largest, triangular; pinnae are alternate once, one on the lower side of the base is particularly large, ovate-oblong, gradually narrowing upwards; terminal lobe is oblong, simple; venation is simple or forked, with one small vein on each tooth. The sporangium grows at the top of the veinlets, and the sporangium cover is cup-shaped. When mature, the sporangium protrudes out of the mouth, covering the top of the lobes with only the long blunt teeth on the outside exposed.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: epiphytic on mountain rocks at an altitude of 200-700m.

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【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; warm

【Meridian】 Kidney meridian

【Functions and indications】 Promotes blood circulation and activates collaterals; dispels wind and relieves pain; nourishes the kidney and strengthens bones. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; rheumatic pain; toothache due to kidney deficiency; back pain; chronic diarrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction to the effects of Haizhou Drynaria in this article, we can understand the major effects of Haizhou Drynaria. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.

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