Samambaia
Polypodium leucotomos
Plant Family
Polypodiaceae
Pictured: Samambaia
Polypody fern family
Epiphytic and terrestrial ferns; samambaia (Polypodium) is used for skin and photoprotection.
1 Herb // 32 Constituents // 2 Notable Members
Overview
The Polypody Fern Family
Epiphytic and terrestrial ferns; samambaia (Polypodium) is used for skin and photoprotection.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The monograph in the database whose Polypodiaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.
Phenolics 15
Lipids & Fatty Acids 10
Terpenoids 2
Alkaloids 2
Other Constituents 2
- Adenosine 1
- Calagualine 1
Carbohydrates 1
Isolates
Supplements From This Family
Sold as isolated compounds that occur in the herbs above.
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Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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