aspidium

aspidium (as·piˑ·dē·m),

n Latin name:
Dryopteris filix-mas L; parts used: leaves, oil, resin, roots; uses: in topical preparations for circulatory, respiratory, and skin conditions, joint or muscle pain, internal preparation for tapeworm; precautions; pregnancy; poisonous when ingested.

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Aspidium

dryopterisfilix-mas.

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aspidium

the dried products of a genus of plants known as male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas). Contains an oleoresin capable of causing liver damage. Used at one time as an anthelmintic.