Medicinals
hǔ ěr cǎo / 虎耳草 / 虎耳草 / saxifrage
Latin pharmacognostic name: Saxifragae Herba
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Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Heat-clearing agents / Heat-clearing toxin-resolving agents
Properties: Bitter, acrid&ast
Channel entry: lung and liver channels.
Indications:
- Clears heat and resolves toxin: Purulent ear (tíng ěr); internal welling-abscesses (nèi yōng) and
sores ; pulmonary welling-abscess (fèi yōng). - Cools the blood and eliminates dampness: Flooding and spotting; vomiting of blood (blood ejection); itching; eczema.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: Decoct (9–15g). Topical: Decoct as a wash or extract juice for ear drops.
Product Area:
Central, southern, and south-western China.
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