Xi Jiao

Cornu Rhinoceri

Rhinoceros Horn

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A historical substance now banned worldwide due to rhinos being critically endangered; Shui Niu Jiao (water buffalo horn) is the standard modern substitute.

PinyinXi Jiao

Chinese犀角

Latin (pharmaceutical)Cornu Rhinoceri

EnglishRhinoceros Horn

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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