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羚羊角
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Ling Yang Jiao

Cornu Saigae Tataricae

Saiga Antelope Horn

Calming / Wind-Extinguishing
About this herb

A horn traditionally used to calm internal wind and clear heat; the saiga antelope is now endangered and substitutes are commonly used instead.

PinyinLing Yang Jiao
Chinese羚羊角
Latin (pharmaceutical)Cornu Saigae Tataricae
EnglishSaiga Antelope Horn
CategoryCalming / Wind-Extinguishing
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