The efficacy and function of Yangqilian

Yangqilian is rich in nutritional value and high in medicinal value. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Yangqilian.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of the Polypodiaceae plant Pteris cretica.

【Original morphology】Plant height is 20-60cm. The rhizome is long and horizontal, densely covered with oval-lanceolate scales with sparse serrations. Leaves are distal, papery, glabrous, usually nearly dimorphic, and attached to rhizomes at joints; vegetative leaves and spore leaves are the same shape, but petioles are slightly shorter and lobes are wider; vegetative petioles are 15-40cm long; leaf blades are oblong-ovate, with pinnae reaching the rachis; pinnae are 8-15mm wide, decurrent at the base, more or less connected by narrow wings; venation is reticulate. The sori are linear, obliquely upward, and arranged obliquely between each pair of lateral veins; there is no sori cover.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in the shade and wet places under the forest at an altitude of 100-1300m.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant of the thread fern contains colysanoxide.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis; clear away heat and promote diuresis. Mainly used for traumatic injury; urinary tract infection; pulmonary tuberculosis

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Yang Qilian in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Yang Qilian has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.