The efficacy and function of Nephrolepis

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which kidney fern is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of kidney fern? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] round fern, centipede grass, comb grass, stone yellow peel, swan egg, stone egg fruit, snake egg ginseng, phoenix egg, mammoth egg

[Source] Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) Presl., a plant of the genus Nephrolepis in the family Osteoporaceae, is used as medicine in its entirety or as a tuber . It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, dried or used fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, light, slightly astringent, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, calms the lungs and relieves cough, softens hard masses and eliminates accumulation. Used for colds and fever, cough, hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, dysentery, acute enteritis, infantile malnutrition, toxic indigestion, urinary tract infection; used externally to treat mastitis and lymphadenitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang of tuber or whole herb; for external use, mash the fresh tuber or whole herb and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guangxi Medicinal Plant Atlas

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of kidney fern. I hope everyone can follow the doctor's advice when taking it, and at the same time pay attention to exercise and enhance their own resistance.