Saxifraga, 'od ldan Saxifraga, ‘od ldan འོད་ལྡན་ ‘od ldan, Rtag ngu (Tibet) Left: Saxifraga egregia   Right: Saxifraga melanocentraEngler, H.G.A., Pflanzenreich (1916) Saxifraga melanocentra(Photo by Woudloper) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Saxifraga spp:Several species supply this medicine: ‘od ldan dkar po: S. melanocentra (syn. Saxifraga pseudopallida, Micranthes melanocentra) ‘od ldan ser po: S. egregia Saxifraga pallida (syn. Micranthes pallida), Saxifraga pseudopallida (syn. Micranthes pseudopallida) are alternate varieties (Nepal).S. elliptica has also been listed as a source. Parts used: Whole herb in flower Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Sweet Classification: Uses: 1. Nourishes Blood and Qi, Benefits Eyesight:-weakness and debility associated with Blood and Qi deficiency; Anemia-improves Eyesight; benefits all senses-Anti-aging Elixir, promotes longevity Dose: Powder: 1–3 grams Substitute: Eyebright Main Combinations: 1. Eye weakness, Saxifraga elliptica, Lycium Gou Qi Zi Major Formulas: Cautions: None noted Main Preparations used:

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