Keanekaragaman Hayati Sekitar Kita – Paku Kepala Tupai (Drynaria quercifolia)

Abstract

Drynaria quercifolia is a medicinal fern belongs to the family polypodiaceae. Widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. Grows on tree trunks, sometimes covering the entire surface of the tree. Drynaria quercifolia holds significant value in traditional medicine and has many benefits for treating various human health problems. All parts of the plant can be used as traditional medicine. It has been used to treat conditions such as respiratory ailments, bone fractures, inflammation, treating tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, dyspepsia, cough, etc.