Selaginella Selaginella tamariscina (P.Beauv.) Spring
Not yet categorizedNeutral
Source-based · educational reference
Traditional recorded function
Activate blood and unblock menstruation
Has hemostatic and astringent effects. The whole plant is burned to ash; taken internally, it can treat various bleeding conditions; mixed with vegetable oil for external use, it can treat various wounds.
Nature & taste
PungentNeutral
Meridians entered
HeartLiver
Botanical source
Accepted nameSelaginella tamariscina (P.Beauv.) Spring
FamilySelaginellaceae
Classical source
Middle grade《神農本草經》
味辛平。主治五臟邪氣，女子陰中寒熱痛，癥瘕，血閉，絕子。久服輕身、和顏色。一名萬歲。生山谷。
Herbal properties
Astringent