Morphological characteristics of perennial herbs. Stolons are creeping, and branches are sparse with leaves. Erect stem height15 ~ 30 cm, branched; Vegetative branches are multi-branched, with dense leaves, needle-shaped leaves and long awn tail at the tip; Spore branches grow from the vegetative branches in the second and third years, far higher than the vegetative branches, and the leaves are sparse; Sporangial spikes, stipitate, usually 2 ~ 6 born on the upper part of spore branches; Spore leaves are ovate-triangular, with acute apex and sharp tail, irregular serrations at the edge, kidney-shaped sporangium, yellowish brown, and isomorphic spores. Spores mature in July and August. The whole herb with roots is used as medicine, harvested in summer, washed and dried.
Growing environment: Northeast China, North China, South China, Southwest China, Inner Mongolia, Henan and other places. Mostly in the shade under sparse forests.
Sexual taste is bitter, pungent and warm. Dispelling wind and cold, removing dampness and swelling, relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation.
The first prescription is selected: 30g of Lycopodium japonicum, 30g of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., 30g of Lithospermum japonicum, 30g of Achyranthes bidentata 1 5g, and pig's feet1each.
Usage: * * * Take it in a pot, and decoct the residue in water to wash the affected area.
Indications: the tendons and collaterals are not comfortable. The second party: fresh Lycopodium, fresh Oxalis, and fresh Xu Changqing.
Usage: * * * Mash, add a little white sprinkle and stir-fry the affected area.
Indications: traumatic injury, swelling and pain. Third party: Lycopodium 30g, Achyranthes bidentata10g.
Usage: decoction, daily 1 dose, for 2 ~ 3 days.
Indications: Gastrocnemius muscle spasm (foot twitching). The fourth party: 30g of Lycopodium, 30g of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., 60g of Swertia japonica Thunb., 0/5g of Piper kadsura/kloc-and 0/5g of Pseudocerana/kloc-.
Usage: decoct in water.
Indications: Rheumatalgia. The fifth party: Lycopodium (spores of Lycopodium) and talcum powder in equal amounts.
Usage: * * * Mix and grind evenly, and dry the affected area, 2 ~ 3 times a day.
Indications: children's summer sweat rash. Sixth party: 60 grams of Lycopodium, 6 grams of Evodia rutaecarpa.
Usage: Wash the affected area with water.
Indications: Ulcer of impetigo. The seventh party: the right amount of grass.
Usage: bake, grind into fine powder, mix sesame oil into paste, and apply to the affected area.
Indications: herpes zoster. Eighth party: Lycopodium10g, Eriobotrya japonica10g, Ardisia japonica10g.
Usage: decoct in water.
Indications: pulmonary tuberculosis and cough.