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Antelope's horn (Lingyangjiao)
Pharmaceutical Name: Cornus Saigae Tataricae
Zoological Name: Saiga tatarica L.
Common Name: Antelope's horn
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao
Jing
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The antelope's horn is sawn
off in autumn and ground into powder or cut
into very thin slices.
Properties & Taste: Salty and cold
Meridians: Liver and heart
Functions:
1. To pacify the liver and subdue endogenous
wind;
2. To clear liver fire and brighten the eyes;
3. To clear heat and release toxins
Indications & Combinations:
1. Endogenous wind due to extreme heat manifested
as high fever, spasms and convulsions. Antelope's
horn (Lingyangjiao) is used with Uncaria stem
(Gouteng), Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua) and
Fresh rehmannia root (Shengdihuang) in the
formula Lingjiao Gouteng Tang.
2. Hyperactivity of liver yang manifested
as dizziness, distending sensation in the
head and blurred vision. Antelope's horn (Lingyangjiao)
is used with Sea-ear shell (Shijueming), Prunella
spike (Xiakucao) and Chrysanthemum flower
(Juhua).
3. Flaring up of liver fire manifested as
red eyes, painful and swollen eyes and headache.
Antelope's horn (Lingyangjiao) is used with
Capejasmine (Zhizi), Chinese gentian (Longdancao)
and Cassia seed (Juemingzi) in the formula
Lingyangjiao San.
4. High fever, loss of consciousness, delirium
and mania. Antelope's horn (Lingyangjiao)
is used with Gypsum (Shigao) and Rhinoceros
horn (Xijiao) in the formula Zixue Dan.
Dosage: 1-3 g; 0.3-0.5 g for powder |