Saxifrage

Hu Er Cao

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Name

Hu Er Cao (Saxifrage)

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold, slightly toxic; lung, spleen and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind and clear heat, cool blood and remove toxicity.

Indications

Eczema, hemoptysis, erysipelas, pulmonary abscess, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, haemorrhoids, rubella.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for ear drop or decocted for washing.

Cations

This product is toxic, so it cann’t be used overdosage.