The efficacy and function of the large-leaved star fern

The medical value of the giant walnut fern is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. The giant walnut fern contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Big wind grass, climbing ginger, broken bone sticky, sword grass, light stone thorn, big stone thorn, rock ginger seven, chicken foot lotus, large leaf needle

[Source] Medicinal material source: The whole herb with rhizomes of the Polypodiaceae plant Pteris membranaceus.

【Original form】Plant height 50-80cm. The rhizome is thick, horizontal, covered with broad lanceolate scales, acuminate, and nearly entire. Leaves subsperm; petiole 1-2cm long, light brown; leaf blade membranous or thin papery, broadly lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate, 50-80cm long, up to 14cm wide in the middle, gradually pointed at the apex, base extending downward into a narrow wing, almost reaching the base of the petiole, entire or slightly wavy; lateral veins obvious, raised on both sides, nearly flat, with 4-6 transverse veins between each pair of lateral veins. The sporangium is small, borne dorsally at the junction of the small veins, and irregularly distributed between the lateral veins.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in shady wetlands or on rocks beside valley streams at an altitude of about 2000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis; disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling; stops bleeding. Mainly used for cystitis, urethritis, traumatic injury, traumatic bleeding, furuncle, carbuncle

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g, double the amount for fresh product. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of the giant wavy star fern. When using it, you can do it according to the needs mentioned above. The giant wavy star fern is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.