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The horn of the water buffalo Bubalus bubalis (Bovidae). Cold and bitter, entering the Heart, Liver, and Stomach channels. The standard modern substitute for rhinoceros horn; clears heat, cools the blood, resolves toxicity, and settles fright. Similar in action but less potent, requiring larger doses. Must be decocted first or ground and taken as a slurry.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）水牛角凉血解毒，治时气寒热头痛，烦闷，风毒热气，斑痘烦渴。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Shuǐ Niú Jiǎo 水牛角 (Water Buffalo Horn) — Bubali Cornu},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/shui-niu-jiao},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
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水牛角主含角蛋白水解物、多种氨基酸及微量元素，具镇静、解热、抗惊厥、止血和强心作用，常作犀角代用品。
Shui Niu Jiao consists of keratin hydrolysates, amino acids, and mineral salts with sedative, antipyretic, anticonvulsant, hemostatic, and cardiotonic effects; it is the CITES-compliant substitute for rhinoceros horn.
水牛角咸寒，清热凉血，解毒定惊，为犀角之替代品。
Salty-cold; clears heat, cools blood, resolves toxin, and stops convulsions; used as a substitute for rhinoceros horn.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.