LU JIAO
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Cornu Cervi

Nomenclature

LU JIAO
鹿角
Cornu Cervi
Other Names

Deer Horn''

Cervi


Properties:

Salty
Kidney / KD Liver / LR
Tonify Blood


Dosage and Toxicity

5 – 10 gm


Functions

Tonifies Kidney / KD Yang
Invigorates the blood circulation and disperses stasis (Low back and joint pain)
Reduces swelling and sores topically


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Footnotes: Contra indicated for yin deficient heat, phlegm heat in Lung / LU, and excess heat stagnation
Similar to Lu Rong but better to invigorate the blood and reduce swelling, less tonifying and cheaper

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