Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Xi Jiao
English Name: Rhinoceros Horn

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Clears Heat, Relieves Fire Toxicity, Cools Blood, Arrests Tremors. Erythema, nosebleed, vomiting blood, delirium, convulsions, manic behavior, loss of consciousness.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 1-2g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

Pregnancy, Yin Deficiency Fever, Incompatible (antagonist) with Chuan Wu Tou and Cao Wu Tou.

Staff Clinician Notes

Shui Niu Xiao (horn of water buffalo) is used as a substitute. Use 30-120g for decoction.

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