Family Name |
Huperziaceae |
Scientific name |
Phlegmariurus fordii (Baker) Ching |
Common name |
柄葉石松、麂子草、石松柏、盗汗草、白布草 |
Growth habit |
Grow in areas of evergreen, broad-leaf plants, epiphytic on host’s trunk or on the cliffs |
Leaf |
Spirally arranged with distorted base; oval or needle shape; obvious main veins. |
Flower |
N/A |
Fruit |
N/A |
More to learn |
Chemicals in the herb:
Serratenediol, Tohogenol, Serratriol, Diepi-serratenediol, 21-episerratenediol, Lycodoline, Phlegmariurine,Fordimine |
Properties |
Taste bitter; cool. Reduce swelling and pain, clear heat and toxin. |
Treats |
Joint swelling and pain; Numbness of the limbs, Bruises, cough, bit by snake. |
Reference |
中醫中藥大全–醫藥網
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