Latin Name: Cornu Saigae Tataricae

Properties: salty, cold

Actions: calms and clears liver, anchors Yang, improves vision, relieves toxicity, drains damp heat

Medical Indications: febrile diseases due to hyperactivity of heat, headaches and conjunctival congestions, skin eruptions caused by toxic heat

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy

Dosage: 1 to 3 grams

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