Single Herb Glossary
Shuǐ Niú Jiǎo 水牛角
| Pharmaceutical name | Bubali Cornu |
| Category | Clear Heat, Cool Blood |
| Key Properties | Cools nutritive & blood level heat Clears heat from HT channel Resolves toxic rashes & sores Stops bleeding d/t heat in blood |
| Properties | Salty Cold |
| Tropism | HT, LV, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clear heat, Resolves Fire Toxicity, Cools the Blood 2) Clears heat, arrests tremors 3) Often used as a Substitute for Xi Jiao |
| Dosages | 30-120g in decoction 6-15g as powder |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution: Cold Def of Middle Jiao; pregnancy (cold can injure fetus) |
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| Classical Formula(s) |
Qing Gong Tang (Clear the Palace Decoction) 清宫湯 Qing Ying Tang (clear the nutritive-level decoction)清營湯 (清营汤) Su He Xiang Wan (delete She Xiang, Zhu Sha, An Xi Xiang) (Liquid Styrax Pill) 蘇合香丸（減麝香，硃砂，安息香） Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhinoceros Horns and Rehmannia Decoction) 犀角地黃湯 Zhen Zhu Mu Wan (Mother-of-Pearl Pill) (deleted chen xiang) 珍珠母丸 （減沉香） |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.