Scientific name
Adiantum capillus veneris L.Family
AdiantaceaeOrigin
EuropeSynonyms
MaidenhairParts Used
In phytotherapy, the leaves and the aerial parts are used.Chemical constituents
- Tannins;
- Polysaccharides;
- Mucilage;
- Polyphenols;
- Flavonoids;
Maidenhair fern in Herbalist: Property of the Maidenhair fern
The adiantum or maidenhair fern is used above all as an ornamental plant. It also finds indications in popular medicine as an anti-inflammatory and mucolytic specific for the respiratory system, in the form of infusion, syrup or extracts. But be careful, because there are no actual clinical studies that confirm its effectiveness.
