Distinction on the application of ancient and modern Cimicifugae Rhizoma and Rhinoceros Horn
Rhinoceros Horn,as a common animal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine classics,is widely used in numerous classic formulas.In modern clinical applications and Chinese medicine textbooks,it is mostly replaced by'Buffalo Horn'.However,there have been two substitutes in history,'Cimicifugae Rhizoma'and'Eretmochelydis Carapax'.Not all Rhinoceros Horns were replaced by Buffalo Horns in ancient medical practice.Modern experts also commonly use Cimicifugae Rhizoma instead of Rhinoceros Horn,which has significant therapeutic effects.This study examines the historical development of Cimicifugae Rhizoma instead of Rhinoceros Horn and examines various theories.It is believed that Cimicifugae Rhizoma,as an effective,inexpensive,and mature substitute for Rhinoceros Horn in clearing heat and detoxifying,is worth promoting and applying in clinical practice.
Rhinoceros HornCimicifugae RhizomaBuffalo HornHeat-clearing and toxin-resolvingTextual research
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