The efficacy and function of the ear fern

Opposite ear fern is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This type of medicine can cover many aspects of disease treatment, so before choosing opposite ear fern, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

[Other names] Centipede grass, gray cyperus

[Source] Polystichum deltodon (Bak.) Diels, a fern of the Dryopteris family, is used as medicine in its entirety .

【Habitat distribution】Anhui, Taiwan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, astringent, slightly cold.

[Functions and indications] Promote blood circulation and relieve pain, reduce swelling, promote diuresis, and prevent colds; used externally to treat bruises and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 5 qian of the whole herb, decocted in water and made into tea. For external use, mash the formula and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above are some basic functions of opposite ear ferns introduced to you, as well as the methods of eating opposite ear ferns, so that you will not use them wrongly when eating them, and you can also more correctly maximize the value of opposite ear ferns.