Buffalo Horn Shreds Niu Jiao Si 500g Dried Water Buffalo Horn Pieces Traditional TCM Ingredient

Buffalo Horn Shreds, known in TCM as Niu Jiao Si (牛角丝), are thin dried shreds of water buffalo horn, traditionally prepared by cleaning and drying the horn material. In TCM theory, water buffalo horn is considered cold in nature with salty flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. These shreds are typically used in herbal decoctions under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Store refrigerated and consult a professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried water buffalo horn shreds supplied as a raw traditional ingredient
• Known in TCM as Niu Jiao Si (牛角丝) with a long history in classical formulas
• Thin shred form allows convenient weighing and even decoction
• Dried processing with a 12-month shelf life when refrigerated
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g bag

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to off-white in color with a hard, dense texture cut into thin shreds. The material is largely odorless with a faint animal-horn character, and when decocted it imparts little taste, as is typical for horn-based ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following practitioner guidance
• Combined with other cooling herbs in traditional formulas
• Used in TCM pharmacies and herbal dispensaries for formula preparation
• Stored refrigerated for long-term herbal ingredient keeping

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, water buffalo horn shreds are traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and calming internal wind, and they appear in classical heat-clearing formulas. Traditionally, the shreds are decocted for an extended period, often first boiled alone or simmered longer than ordinary herbs, and may be combined with herbs such as scutellaria or rehmannia in traditional preparations. Use only under professional guidance.

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