Xi Jiao

犀角

Name

Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn)

Property

Sour, salty, cold; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and cool blood, relieve convulsions and remove toxicity.

Indications

Nose bleeding, sores and boils, hematemesis, hematochezia, delirium, mania, macule.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 2.5~10 g, or made into pills and powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into juice for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women. It is incompatible with Wu Tou and Lei Wan.