The efficacy and function of giant saxifrage

Many people choose Saxifraga because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Source] It is the whole herb of Saxifraga sibiricum of the Saxifragaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original form] Perennial herb. Root-like, hairy. The stem is erect, about 20 cm high, fleshy, and sparsely covered with coarse hairs. There are 2 to 4 radicular leaves with long, fleshy petioles. The leaf blades are round, slightly fleshy, 5 to 6 cm in diameter, cordate at the base, with shallowly wavy edges and very sparse shallow notches. The stem leaves are small, alternate, with short petioles and coarse hairs. The leaf blades are round, about 1 cm long and 1.4 cm wide, with blunt teeth on the edges. Flowers are axillary and terminal; flowers are small and green; bracts are leaf-like, ovate or obovate; calyx tube is fused to ovary, with 4 lobes, ovate, and imbricately arranged; petals are absent. Capsule semi-superior, apex dehiscent.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places of rocky mountains.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter and pungent, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, detoxifies, dispels wind and relieves exterior symptoms. Treat wind-dandruff and carbuncle.

[Additional prescription] ① Wind-control pill: 50 cents of Saxifraga herba, boiled in water and taken orally; take a small amount and mash it into wool to rub the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guizhou Herbs"

Through the detailed introduction of giant saxifrage, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.