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--> Qing Re Liang Xue --> xi jiao |
| Pin-yin: |
xi jiao |
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| English name: |
Rhinoceros horn |
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| Where grown: |
India, Nepal, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. |
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| Source: |
Horn of Rhinoceros unicornis L. and its family. |
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| Ingredients: |
Bitter, salty, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Heart, liver, stomach |
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| Function: |
Clears heat, cools blood, relieves toxicity and calms convulsions. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For pestilence, exogenous febrile disease with eruption or jaundice, convulsions, delirium, smallpox, blood expectoration, nosebleeds, discharge of blood, carbuncles and toxic swellings. |
| Cautions: |
Contraindicated during pregnancy. Also contraindicated in cases of blood deficiency with strong heat signs or without strong fire and toxic heat signs. Do not use with Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata(chuan wu) and Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Praeparata(cao wu). |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
1.5~6g. Use in powder, juice or pill form. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry place. Prevent from cracking or worm infestation. |
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