Saxifrage Herb … Classic Formulas
Hu Er Cao · Herba Saxifragae
Primary Actions
- Clears heat and resolves toxicity ... Hu Er Cao is used for inflamed sores, throat irritation, and hot toxic surface conditions.
- Cools blood and stops bleeding ... regional practice includes hemoptysis and bleeding hemorrhoids when heat is part of the presentation.
- Has a meaningful external-use lane ... washes, poultices, or fresh-herb applications are common for eczema, boils, and irritated skin.
Classic Formulas
- Fresh-herb washes for eczema and hot sores ... the most recognizable traditional route.
- Small internal additions for bleeding-from-heat patterns ... especially when upper-airway irritation is also present.
- Regional throat and ear inflammation applications ... a practical folk lane more than a famous named formula tradition.
Classical Text References
- Traditional herb references describe Hu Er Cao as a cold pungent-bitter herb that clears heat, resolves toxicity, and stops bleeding.
- The source plant is the low rosette saxifrage known for red runners and rounded patterned leaves, not a true waxplant.