The efficacy and function of antelope horn

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of diseases, such as antelope horn. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information about antelope horn.

【English name】 Chamois angle

[Other names] Small gazelle, Tibetan yellow sheep, Tibetan gazelle, Przewalski's gazelle, Beach yellow sheep

[Source] Medicinal material source: the horns of the bovidae animals Gazelle and Przewalski's gazelle.

[Original form] 1. Original gazelle, which is smaller than gazelle, with a body length generally less than 1.1m. The ears are short and pointed. The limbs are short, the hooves are small, and the tail is very short. The male has horns, which are long and thin, rising from the head, bending backwards, and slightly flattened; except for the tip, they have ring edges. There is a pair of glands behind the horns. The whole body is covered with brown-gray hair, and the belly is white. There are large, distinct white spots on the buttocks, surrounded by a rusty brown border. Tail black mixed with rusty brown.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: 1. Inhabits desert steppe areas in plateau areas.

[Properties] The horns of the original antelope are slender and slightly flattened. Except for the tip, all the horns have ring edges, many narrow edges, and deep transverse edges.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; bitter; neutral

【Entry】 Heart; Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】Astringent to the intestines and stop diarrhea. Mainly for chronic diarrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: grind into powder, 1-3g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": It has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, calming the liver and relieving wind. It is mainly used to treat epilepsy, stroke, infantile convulsions, febrile diseases, etc.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of the original antelope horn, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense of life.