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

Channels Influenced

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)