Spikemoss is the dried whole plant of Selaginella tamariscina (Beauv.) Spring or Selaginella puluinata (Hook. et Grev.) Maxim. (Fam. Selaginellaceae).

Action: To promote blood circulation and stimulate menstrual discharge. Herba Selaginellae (carbonized): To remove blood stasis and arrest bleeding.

Indications: Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, mass formation in the abdomen. Herba Selaginellae (carbonized) : Spitting of blood, abnormal uterine bleeding, hematochezia,prolapse of rectum.

Precaution: Used with caution in pregnancy.