Effects and functions of Dryopteris equilateralis

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Dryopteris equilateralis is one of them. In order for the Dryopteris equilateralis to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its edible method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

【Alias】 Dryopteris kasii

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome of Dryopteris thick-leaved, a plant of the Dryopteris family.

【Original form】Plant height 80-90cm. The rhizome is short, erect or ascending, and together with the leaf axis, is covered with black, linear-lanceolate scales. Leaves papery, ovate-lanceolate or lanceolate, acuminate at apex, not narrowed at base, deeply pinnate-lobed twice; lateral pinnae about 20 pairs, alternate; middle pinnae 13-14cm long, lanceolate, acuminate at apex, widest at base, 2.5-3cm, with short petiole, deeply pinnate-lobed; lobes about 20 pairs, blunt at apex, sparsely with triangular teeth; veins bifurcated, obvious beneath. The sporangium is dorsally borne on small lobes, with 4-6 pairs on each lobe; the sori cover is brown and easily falls off when mature.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing under mountain broad-leaved forests at an altitude of 2300-2500m.

【Functions and indications】Anti-insect. Main red worm disease

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above describes some ways to eat Dryopteris equilateralis. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.