Maidenhair Fern Herbal Remedies
Maidenhair fern is used for coughs of a recent nature and is sometimes combined with licorice or licorice fern (Polypodium spp.) for this purpose. In decoction or as a syrup it makes a soothing, cooling drink for flu, fevers, and inflammation. It also acts as an emmenagogue and is a tonic for the hair. The herb is expectorant, demulcent, and antitussive. Maidenhair Fern has a taste of SWEET, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Maidenhair Fern Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Maidenhair Fern Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
Maidenhair Fern Reference Information
| Latin Name | Adiantum capillus-veneris |
| Other Names | Rock fern |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Bulk herb for teas, tincture. |
| Affects | Respiratory system, Urinary system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A beautiful, graceful fern with stiff, shiny black stems, from six to fifteen inches tall. |
Supporting Research
Bensky, D. and A. Gamble. 1986. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.