Tectaria, Dao Di Wu Gong 倒地蜈蚣 Dao Di Wu Gong (TCM)Kamraj (Unani) Tectaria zeylanicaHooker, W.J., Garden ferns (1862) Botanical name: Tectaria zeylanica (syn Helminthostachys zeylanica, Ophioglossum zeylanicum)T. macrodonta (syn. T. coadunata) appears to be used similarly in Nepal. Parts used: RhizomeIn some parts the fronds are used along with the rhizome. Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Bitter Classification: B. Clears Heat and Toxin Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison, Reduces Swelling: (Ayurveda, TCM)-acute Sore Throat, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis-Abscesses, Carbuncles, Toxic Sores-Malaria, Leprosy, Syphilis (Bangladesh)-acute Diarrhea, Dysentery (Ayurveda, TCM, Nepal)-Venomous Snake and Scorpion Bite (Ayurveda, TCM)2. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough: (Ayurveda, TCM)-Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma with sticky, yellow phlegm-Pneumonia, Whooping Cough (Bangladesh)-Pulmonary Tuberculosis,3. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis: (Ayurveda, TCM)-Headache, Abdominal Pain-Menstrual diseases, Menopause (Ayurveda)-Pain and Swelling from Bruising and Trauma4. Benefits Kidneys: (Unani)-Impotence-female tonic in leukorrhea Dose: Powder: 2–5 grams (typically 1 teaspoonful)Decoction: 6–15 gramsIn India, a paste of the rhizome and fronds is made with honey which is taken in teaspoonful doses.The rhizome, young leaves and petiole are cooked and prepared as food in parts of Asia. Main Combinations: 1. Fever from Heat and Toxin, Tectaria with Lonicera Jin Yin Hua, Forsythia Lian Qiao, Isatis Ban Lan Gen2. Dysentery:i. Tectaria with…

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