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Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas

Use with Caution evidence: limited

About Male Fern

Scientific NameDryopteris filix-mas
Safety Rating Use with Caution
Evidence Levellimited

Scientific Summary

Male fern (Dryopteris filix‑mas) is a perennial fern whose rhizome, frond bases and bud are traditionally harvested. It has been used primarily as a tapeworm remedy, though its phloroglucinol derivatives are now considered toxic enough that safer drugs are preferred. Consumers should use caution and seek professional guidance before taking male fern, as it can be hazardous in large or unregulated doses.

Source: Trease & Evans Pharmacognosy 16th ed

Products Containing Male Fern

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Climbing Fern $13.74
Climbing Fern $13.74
Climbing Fern $13.74
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Enhanced FernBlock With Red Orange Complex -
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Female Fern 450 mg -
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Heliocare -
Heliocare $44.88
Heliocare Advanced with Nicotinamide (B3) -
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Intestinal Freedom $47.73
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Maidenhair Fern $26.60
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Maidenhair Fern $16.34
Maidenhair Fern 450 mg -
Maidenhair Fern Alcohol Free -
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Male Fern -
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Male Fern 450 mg -
Male Fern Chocolate Flavor -
Male Fern Mint Flavor $19.48
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Male Fern Strawberry Flavor $19.48

Products with Male Fern (from ingredient search)

18 products (showing max 200)

ProductIngredientAmountPrice
Female Fern 450 mg Female Fern 450 mg -
Female Fern Powder Female Fern, Powder 1000 mg -
Female Fern Powder Female Fern, Powder 1000 mg -
Intestinal Freedom Male Fern Powder 45 mg -
Intestinal Freedom Male Fern 45 mg -
Male Fern Male Fern Root Extract 1887 mg -
Male Fern Male Fern Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Male Fern Male Fern Root Extract 1887 mg -
Male Fern 450 mg Male Fern 450 mg -
Male Fern Chocolate Flavor Male Fern Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Male Fern Mint Flavor Male Fern Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Male Fern Powder Male Fern, Powder 1000 mg -
Male Fern Powder Male Fern, Powder 1000 mg -
Male Fern Strawberry Flavor Male Fern Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Male Fern Vanilla Flavor Male Fern Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
ParaFree Male Fern 0 NP -
ParaFree Male Fern 0 NP -
ParaTrex Wildcrafted Male Fern Root 150 mg -

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