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Rhinoceros Horn

犀角
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Name

Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn)

  1. 犀角
  2. Xi Jiao
  3. Cornu Rhinocerotis Asiatici
  4. Horn of Asiatic rhinoceros

The Effect of Rhinoceros Horn

Property

Sour, salty, cold; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and cool blood, relieve convulsions and remove toxicity.

Indications

Nose bleeding, sores and boils, hematemesis, hematochezia, delirium, mania, macule.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 2.5~10 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into juice for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women. It is incompatible with Wu Tou and Lei Wan.