What is Asplenium scolopendrium or Hart’s-tongue fern?

Botanical Name: Asplenium scolopendrium

Common names: Hart’s-tongue fern

Asplenium scolopendrium is a species of fern that is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows in shady and moist areas, such as woodland floors, rock crevices, and limestone cliffs.

Its versatility makes it a useful tool in a variety of medical applications, from astringents and cough remedies, to treating hypertension and healing injuries. Additionally, it can be employed to address dysentery, diarrhoea, and other gastrointestinal issues.