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Shui Niu Jiao (水牛角), water buffalo horn, strongly clears heat and cools the blood, resolves toxicity and calms the spirit; used (in place of rhinoceros horn) for severe heat entering the blood.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Bubali Cornu (water buffalo horn)
Common English Name
Water buffalo horn
Taste
Bitter, salty
Temperature
Cold
Channels Entered
Heart, Liver
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and cools the blood
- Resolves toxicity
- Clears Heart heat and calms the spirit (delirium)
Indications
Severe heat entering the blood with high fever, rashes, bleeding and delirium or convulsions.
Dosage
15-30 g (or more), decocted first for a long time; or as powder.
Common Combinations
With Sheng Di, Mu Dan Pi and Chi Shao (Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang variant) for heat in the blood.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid in deficiency-cold patterns.
