Pteridium aquilinum, also known as bibcock, has been regarded as an edible wild vegetable since ancient times and is deeply loved by people.

Every 100g of fresh Pteridium aquilinum contains carotene 1.04mg, vitamin B 20. 13mg, vitamin C 27mg, amino acids 18 species, bracken glycoside, acetyl Pteridium aquilinum, choline and sterol.

Chinese medicine believes that bracken is cold and sweet, and has the functions of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, lowering qi and moistening intestines, invigorating stomach, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. It can soothe the nerves, promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and dispel wind.

Pteridium aquilinum has a certain inhibitory effect on bacteria, and can be used for persistent fever, intestinal wind-heat toxicity, eczema and other symptoms.

Some effective components of Pteridium aquilinum can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and its crude fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, which has the effect of reducing qi and relaxing bowels.

Pteridium aquilinum is commonly used in the treatment of dysentery and diabetes insipidus, which has a certain effect.

Modern medicine believes that eating bracken often can prevent and treat hypertension. According to statistics, the incidence of cancer in areas where bracken is often eaten is obviously lower than that in other areas, so bracken is considered to have certain anti-cancer effect.