Water Buffalo Horn Shui Niu Jiao Sliced Raw Herb Traditional TCM Decoction Material

Water Buffalo Horn Slices, known in TCM as Shui Niu Jiao (水牛角), from Bubalus bubalis horn. These dried sliced pieces are a traditional animal-derived herbal material supplied as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory, water buffalo horn is considered cold in nature with salty flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. Suitable for decoction preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM animal-derived herb supplied as dried horn slices
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Shui Niu Jiao (水牛角)
• Sourced from Jiangxi province as origin-supplied bulk goods
• Sliced form convenient for decoction and formula preparation
• Sold by weight as a food-grade agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to grayish slices with a hard, dense texture and faint characteristic odor. When decocted, the slices yield a mild, neutral-tasting liquid. Individual pieces may vary naturally in shade and thickness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Long-simmered herbal decoctions in traditional practice
• Preparation of classical TCM formulas requiring horn slices
• Bulk supply for herbal pharmacies and practitioners
• Traditional cooling-type herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Shui Niu Jiao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood, and it has historically appeared in classical formulas, often as a substitute in spirit for rhinoceros horn. It is traditionally decocted for an extended period, sometimes alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as Scutellaria and Coptis. Use should follow professional guidance.

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