Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

牛黄

Niu Huang

牛黄 Niu Huang

Bovis Calculus

Nature
Taste
📍
Meridians
心 · 肝

💊 Actions

Cools the liver and extinguishes wind, clears the heart and sweeps phlegm, opens the orifices and awakens the spirit, clears heat and resolves toxicity. Used for febrile clouded spirit, wind-stroke with phlegm obstruction and convulsions, and for sore throat and abscesses.

Contraindications

Use under the guidance of a physician

📖 Usage & Dosage

Decoct in water, 3-15g

🏠 حصى البقر (حجر البازهر)

أحجار البازهر المتكونة في أجسام الحيوانات كانت من أعجب الأدوية وأثمنها في الطب العربي واليوناني القديم، وتستعمل لطرد السموم؛ وهو ذات الاستشهاد التقريبي في الطب الصيني القديم.