The efficacy and function of saxifrage

Saxifrage is a common Chinese medicinal material with great health benefits. It also has certain effects on some diseases. We need to choose according to our own needs. Many people in our daily life don’t know much about Saxifrage. Let’s analyze Saxifrage below.

[Other names] Stone lotus leaf, lion ear, deaf grass, golden lotus leaf, golden hanging hibiscus

[Source] This product is the whole herb of Saxifraga stolonifera Meerb. [S. sarmentosa L. f.] of the Saxifragaceae family. Harvested in summer, used fresh or dried for later use.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Used for fever, cough and asthma in children; used externally to treat otitis media, auricle ulcers, furuncle, carbuncle and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 to 5 coins, for external use in appropriate amount.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Lu Canyan Materia Medica

Through the above description, we know what Saxifrage is and what effects it has. Saxifrage has high medicinal value and is beneficial to improving the immune system. It is a worthy choice for us.