The efficacy and function of fern dustpan

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material "Duteiura"? Let us introduce it below.

【Other name】 Fernleaf ginseng

[Source] It is the root of the Pteris vulgaris of the Pteridaceae family. Harvested in winter.

[Original form] Perennial herb, up to 26 cm tall. There are many fibrous roots, which are fleshy. The sterile petioles have grayish white hairs. The leaves are 18 to 25 cm long, 24 to 27 cm wide or wider, 3 to 4 pinnates at the lower part, with the base pair of pinnae being the largest, triangular, up to 15 cm long and 6 to 8 cm wide, with the final pinnae or lobes having coarse, heavily serrated edges. The spore leaves grow from the lower part or near the base of the sterile leaves, are shorter than the sterile leaves, 2 to 3 times pinnate, compound cone, 8 to 11 cm long, with a petiole of 5 to 7 cm long, and the spikelets are open, loose and hairy.

[Habitat distribution] Growing under mountain mixed woods. Distributed in Hunan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, neutral, poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, nourishes the body, soothes the liver and resolves stagnation. It is used to treat postpartum physical weakness, liver and kidney deficiency, sores, wind poison, swollen lymph nodes, and cataracts in the eyes.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of the single fern dustpan. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to your body.