Water Buffalo Horn Shui Niu Jiao Dried TCM Herb 500g

Water Buffalo Horn, known in TCM as Shui Niu Jiao (水牛角), from Bubalus bubalis horn, supplied as whole dried horn pieces. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature with salty flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. Traditionally prepared by decoction, often shaved or ground before simmering. This is a raw herbal ingredient for traditional use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic water buffalo horn raw herb in its natural whole form
• Known in TCM as Shui Niu Jiao (水牛角) with established traditional applications
• Sourced from Sichuan, China as a food-grade agricultural product
• Whole original-form pieces suitable for decoction preparation
• Sealed 500g bag with 24-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to grayish horn pieces with a hard, dense texture and faint characteristic odor. When decocted, the resulting liquid is typically light in color with a mild, slightly salty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction simmered with other prescribed herbs
• Ground or shaved for use in classical herbal formulas
• Culinary and herbal preparation in traditional practice
• Long simmering in herbal soup preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, water buffalo horn is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and calming internal wind. It is traditionally used as a substitute for rhinoceros horn in classical formulas and is typically decocted for an extended period, often alone or combined with herbs such as scutellaria or coptis. Traditionally prepared in decoctions rather than as a daily tea.

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