Water Buffalo Horn, Shuǐ Niú Jiǎo, 水牛角, Bubali Cornu
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Pharmacopeias: Ming Yi Za Zhu
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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Clear Heat Drain Fire
English: Water Buffalo Horn Pinyin: Shui Niu Jiao Pharmaceutical: Bubali Cornu
Organs: Liver • Heart • Stomach Temperature: Cold
Taste: Salty Toxicity:
Patterns: Extreme internal heat • Toxic rashes • Manic Behaviors • Convulsions • Errythema
Actions: Clear nutritive/ blood level heat • Cool blood • Resolve toxic rashes • Stop tremors • Clear extreme heat from heart channel • Stop bleeding caused by blood heat
Indications: High fever • Purpura • Delirium • Hot blood • Arrythema • Heat toxins in blood • Manic behaviors • Convulsions • Jaundice
Contraindications: Middle jiao deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 30g -120g Guidelines
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Other: Substitute for Xi Jiao (rhinoceros horn) which was banned in China for 10 years but the band has been lifted where one can collect the specimens from naturally diseased rhinoceros.
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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