Pyrrosia Leaf 200g | Shi Wei 石韋

Shi Wei (石苇), pyrrosia leaf, dried and ready for decoction. Pyrrosia is a fern that grows clinging to rock faces — hence the name, 'stone leaf' — and has been used in Chinese herbal practice for centuries.

• Dried whole pyrrosia leaf, cut for decoction
• Botanical name Pyrrosia lingua
• Water-passage category of the Chinese materia medica
• Leathery grey-green leaf with a clean, mild aroma
• Bulk dried herb for practitioners and home decoction

Traditional use of Pyrrosia Leaf

Shi Wei is classified in Chinese medicine as a herb that promotes water passage. It is normally prescribed as one herb within a larger formula rather than taken on its own.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Shi Wei · Chinese 石韋 (simplified 石韦) · pharmaceutical Latin Folium Pyrrosiae · botanical name Pyrrosia lingua · English: pyrrosia leaf, tongue fern

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.