Dried Water Buffalo Horn Shreds Niu Jiao Si Traditional Herbal Decoction Piece 500g

Dried Water Buffalo Horn Shreds, known in TCM as Niu Jiao Si (牛角丝), are thin strips of horn from Bubalus bubalis. In TCM theory, this ingredient is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is commonly prepared as a decoction with other herbs. This food-grade agricultural product is sold as a raw botanical piece for traditional preparation and is not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Niu Jiao Si (牛角丝), the shredded horn of water buffalo
• Traditional Chinese herbal ingredient used in decoctions
• Thin uniform shreds suited for simmering and extraction
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product in 500g units
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

The shreds are typically pale yellowish to light brown with a firm, slightly translucent texture. They have a mild, faintly keratinous aroma and little taste on their own. After prolonged simmering, the decoction is typically bland with a subtle earthy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to long-cooked herbal soups
• Combined with other cooling herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in slow-cooked congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Niu Jiao Si is traditionally used in formulas associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is typically simmered for an extended time, often paired with herbs such as Sheng Di Huang or Mu Dan Pi. Traditional preparations include decoctions and herbal soups, and it is sometimes included in seasonal cooling formulas.

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