Goat Horn Shreds Shan Yang Jiao Si Thin Cut Traditional Herb 500g

Goat Horn Shreds, known in TCM as Shan Yang Jiao (山羊角), are thin-cut shavings prepared from the horn of the domestic goat, Capra hircus. Traditionally associated with calming the liver and clearing heat in classical practice, they are commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Thin-cut goat horn shreds from Capra hircus, a traditional Chinese medicine animal-derived material
• Known in TCM as Shan Yang Jiao (山羊角), traditionally used as an accessible alternative to antelope horn in classical formulas
• Finely sliced for convenient weighing, simmering, and even extraction in decoctions
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Supplied as a raw herbal ingredient for decoction, soup, or formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale off-white to light beige shreds with a hard, dense texture and thin, translucent edges. The material is largely odorless, and when simmered it yields a mild, neutral-tasting decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Combined with other herbs in classical formula preparation
• Used by practitioners in custom herbal prescriptions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, goat horn is traditionally associated with calming liver wind, clearing heat, and supporting restful sleep, and it has long served as a more accessible substitute for antelope horn in classical prescriptions. It is typically decocted for an extended period, often alone or with cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or selfheal spike, and is most commonly used in warm seasons or in formulas addressing internal heat.

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