Hu Er Cao - 虎耳草 - Herba Saxafragae
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Saxafragae |
| Common English: | Saxafraga |
Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Resolve ToxicityProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter Acrid | Cool | No Information | 9-16g |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity, dissolves swellings and controls pain | Acute or chronic otitis media, carbuncles, incised-wound toxins, insect bites and hemorrhoids, Lung abscesses |
Cools the Blood and stops bleeding | Heavy menstruation or bleeding from external trauma |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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Major Combinations
Notes
- For otitis media, the fresh juice is used. Either boil the herb and drink it, or use it as an ear drop.