Pteridium aquilinum is a Pteridium plant, also known as fistula potherb. It looks a bit like shepherd's purse. It usually ripens in May-June in spring, and can be picked 3-4 times a year. It is widely planted in various subtropical and temperate regions.

What is bracken like?

Pteridium aquilinum is a variety of pteridophyte in Europe. This plant can be as high as 1 m. Its rhizome is long and horizontal, its leaves are oblong and triangular, about 40cm long, and they spread obliquely each other. The dried leaves are leathery and dark green in color.

Fern practice

1. Stir-fried bracken. Clean bracken, cut it into small pieces and put it in water for later use. Then, add onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Finally, add shredded pork, bracken, salt, etc. Fry it in reverse. 2. Stir-fry the dried bracken, wash it, soak it in water, remove it for several times in cold water, and finally add soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, salt and sesame oil, and mix well to serve.

Efficacy and function of bracken

Pteridium aquilinum has high nutritional value and is rich in some nutrients such as methylcellulose, dietary fiber and vitamins. Has the effects of softening blood vessels, relaxing bowels, clearing away heat and toxic materials, lowering qi and resolving phlegm, and preventing constipation.