Buffalo Horn(Shui niu jiao)

Shuiniujiao is the horn of Bubalus bubalis Linnaeus,pertaining to Bovidae.After collected,it is boiled in water.After that,bony structure is removed and it is dried.It is cut into extermely thin slices or pound into crude powder.It is used in raw form or concentrated powder after processed.

Medicinal Properties:Bitter and cold.

Meridian Tropism:Heart and liver meridians.

Medicinal Efficacies: Clear heat and cool blood;relieve toxicity and tranquilize.

Usage and Dosage:15-30g.It is cut into extreme thin slice or pounded into crude powder for use.In decoction.it is decocted first for at least 3 hours.Its concentrated powder is infused for oral administration.1.5~3g per time, 2 times each day.