Fortune's Drynaria Fern
骨碎补Malay: Paku Tupai
Drynaria fortunei (Kze.) J. Smith
MedicinalKidney-tonifyingBone-strengtheningWind-dispellingBlood-invigorating
Family: Polypodiaceae
Type: Epiphytic fern
Parts Used: Rhizome (hair removed)
Nature & Flavor: Sweet, bitter, warm
Also known as: Oak Fern, Monkey Fern, Rock Ginger, Hairy Ginger
Properties & Functions
Functions: Dispels wind-damp, strengthens sinews and bones, tonifies liver and kidney, invigorates blood
Indications:
- Rheumatic bone pain
- Kidney-deficiency low back pain
- Kidney-deficiency tinnitus
- Childhood malnutrition
- Bruises
- Fractures
- Hair loss
- Corns
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct or soak in wine. External use as needed.
Lumbar muscle strain
Drynaria 15g, stir-fry with salt water, decoct
Kidney-deficiency tinnitus
Drynaria 30g, wolfberry 15g, salvia 20g, decoct in 2 doses
Hair loss (alopecia)
Fresh drynaria, cut and rub on affected area; or soak in 75% alcohol for 14 days, apply 2-3 times daily
Recipes & Preparations
Drynaria Pork Rib Stew
Kidney-tonifying bone-strengthening medicinal soup
Servings: Serves 3
Ingredients:
- •Drynaria 20g
- •Pork ribs 400g
- •Wolfberry 15g
- •Red dates 5 pieces
- •Ginger 3 slices
- •Salt to taste
Instructions:
- 1.Blanch pork ribs and rinse
- 2.Wash drynaria (remove hair)
- 3.Place all ingredients in stewing pot
- 4.Bring to boil then simmer 1.5 hours
- 5.Season with salt
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Sweet, bitter, warm
- Parts Used
- Rhizome (hair removed)
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct or soak in wine. External use as needed.
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