The efficacy and function of Guizhou Selaginella

We can often see Selaginella in our daily life. So how should we eat Selaginella? What good effects does it have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Selaginella macrophylla, a plant of the Selaginellaceae family.

[Original morphology] The main stem is upright, about 15-50cm high. There are fibrous roots at the base. The leaves are sparsely distributed at the lower part of the stem, which are elliptic-lanceolate to lanceolate, about 4mm long and 2mm wide. Leaves are dimorphic, with 2 rows on both sides and in the middle of the branches; lateral leaves are obliquely spreading, oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 2.5-4mm long, 1.5-2mm wide, pointed and awned at the tip, rounded or broadly cuneate at the base, and entire; middle leaves are elliptical, 1.5mm long, 0.5mm wide, with long awns at the tip, rounded at the base, entire, thinly leathery, and smooth. Sporangium spike solitary at the top of the branch, 0.5-1cm long; sporophylls triangular-lanceolate, about 2-2.5mm long, with a sharp awn-like tip. The sporangium is round and kidney-shaped, with the megasporangium growing at the base of the spike and the microsporangium growing at the top of the spike.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows under forests or in shady valleys and wet places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; relaxes muscles and activates blood circulation. Mainly used for pneumonia, nephritis, jaundice, and traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it, or grind the dry product into powder and apply it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above description of Selaginella truncatula, it can be seen that Selaginella truncatula has many benefits to the human body, and there are many methods and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Selaginella truncatula can be used to treat corresponding diseases.