Xi Jiao Xi Jiao Xi Jiao Rhinoceros Horn tcm herb traditional chinese medicine xi jiao tcm herbal database

Xi Jiao - Rhinoceros Horn

Clinical Applications

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

Functional Category

Herbs That Cool The Blood

Channels Influenced

Heart Liver Stomach

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 1-2g

Clinician Notes

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

Cautions & Precautions

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

Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Xi Jiao (1)