The efficacy and function of Mengzi Saxifraga

Do you know what Mengzi saxifrage is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of Mengzi Saxifrage? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does Mengzi Saxifrage have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

[Alias] Yan'erba, Fanbeihong, red rock grass, heart-leaf Mengzi saxifrage, and big saxifrage.

[Source] It is the whole herb of Saxifraga mengziensis, a plant of the Saxifragaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original morphology] Perennial upright herb. The basal leaves are long-petiolated, 5-15 cm long, fleshy, and sparsely covered with white long hairs; the leaf blades are cordate, 4-9 cm long, 4-10 cm wide, with pointed tips, cordate bases, blunt-toothed edges, each tooth with irregular blunt teeth and sparsely covered with white coarse hairs, green above, with purple-red spots below, and sparsely covered with white long hairs. The leaves on the stem are alternate, linear-lanceolate, 0.5 to 1 cm long, and membranous. The flower stems emerge from the roots, are up to 40 cm high, and are sparsely covered with brown coarse hairs; the panicles are scattered and the corolla is yellow-white.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on shady and moist cliffs or stream banks. Distributed in Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Slightly bitter and pungent, cold, slightly toxic.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, cools blood and stops bleeding. Treat otitis media, mastitis, skin ulcers, unknown swelling, traumatic bleeding, measles, high fever, cough, bronchitis, skin allergies, irregular menstruation, and postpartum abdominal pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: mash the juice and drop into the ear or apply it on the ear. For internal use: decoct in water, 2-3 qian.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

As a common Chinese medicinal material, Mengzi Saxifraga is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.