Drynaria fortunei
(Kunze ex Mett.) J. Sm.
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Description
A temperate fern in the family Polypodiaceae with starch-rich rhizomes used traditionally for food production.
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Edible Uses
The starch extracted from rhizomes is used in cakes and liqueur production.
Traditional Uses
The starch in the rhizomes is used for cakes and liqueur.
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Medicinal Uses
Preparations from the rhizomes of Drynaria roosii are used in traditional herbal medicine for aiding in the healing of bone fractures and for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Modern studies of Drynaria roosii have identified in vitro effects on isolated bone cells. Flavan-3-ols and propelargonidins can be isolated from the rhizomes.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Liu, Y., et al, 2012, Food uses of ferns in China: a review. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 84(4): 263-270
