Ling Yang Jiao (Antelope Horn) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Ling Yang Jiao
English Name: Antelope Horn

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Extinguishes wind, controls spasms and convulsions - spasms, convulsions, seizures, expecially in children with high fever.
  • Calms the liver, anchors the yang - for liver yang rising, dizziness, headache, red eyes, photophobia, spasms, convulsions.
  • Drains heat and fire - delirium, manic behavior, loss of consciousness, heat in the pericardium.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 0.9-3g powder or pills
  • 1.5-3g decoction

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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