- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia, Africa, Oceania (tropical)
- Sanskrit
- Hansaraj
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Unani medicine
Asia · Herb · № 403
Adiantum philippense
Herb · Asia
Maidenhair fern
Adiantum philippense
Traditionally attributed effects: antipyretic, diuretic, cleansing, expels worms, cooling; for cough and respiratory complaints, fever, leprosy, erysipelas.
Safety notes
Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Tea 4–12 ml; powder 1–3 g.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Hansaraj. In Ayurveda and Unani medicine (parsiyaoshan) the Indian maidenhair fern (hansraj) is used for coughs and fever. The related European species was the basis of sirop de capillaire, a French cough syrup.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Antipyretic, diuretic, cleansing, expels worms, cooling; for cough and respiratory complaints, fever, leprosy, erysipelas.
Preparation and amount
Tea 4–12 ml; powder 1–3 g.
Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)Powder and kitchen