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Pin Yin: xijiao
Common name: rhinoceros horn
Botanical family: (animal) Rhinocerotidae
Botanical name: 1, Rhinoceros sinus Burchell; 2, R. bicornis L.; 3, R. unicornis L.; 4, R. sondaicus Desmarest; 5, R. sumatrensis (Fischer).
Primary action: Cool Blood
Secondary actions:
Clear Heat Toxins;
Drain Fire ;
Extinguish Wind, Stop Spasm
Temperature: cold
Taste: bitter, salty
Entering Channel: Ht, Lv, St
Actions:
Clears Heat, detoxifies Fire Poison, and cools Blood; used for Yingand Blood Aspect Heat.
Clears Heat and relieves Interior Wind (tremors, convulsions, or loss of consciousness) associated with Yingand Blood Aspect Heat.
(See
Heat Toxin;
Blood Heat;
Construction Aspect Wind Heat;
Blood Aspect Repletion Heat;
Blood Aspect Yin Damage
.)
Cautions:
(Is an endangered species, and illegal to sell or purchase. Information presented for historical reasons only.)
Use with extreme caution during pregnancy.
Dosage:
3-6 fen if taken orally as powder; 0.5-2 qian in decoctions.
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