Xi Jiao

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Latin name: Rhinoceri, cornu

Xi Jiao  Also Known As: rhinoceros horn, guang xi jiao, tian ma jiao,

Properties: BITTER, SALTY - COLD

Dosage: 1 - 2g single herb, 1.5 - 6 decoction

Meridians/Channels: HEART, LIVER, STOMACH

  • Clear heat, relieve fire toxicity and cools the blood for extreme heat, heat in the nutritive or blood levels
  • Clear heat and arrest tremors for heat in the nutritive or blood   levels

Caution: Not to be used with chuan wu, zhi cao wu, and lei wan according to some traditional sources. Only to be used during excessive disorders, and very carefully during pregnancy.

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