The efficacy and function of yak horn

There are many kinds of cattle in life, and the functions and effects of horns of different kinds of cattle are also different. Yak is a very common kind of cattle, which has many benefits to human health. Yak can not only be used as medicine, but also can be made into exquisite combs. In fact, no matter how yaks are used in life, they are good for health. The following introduces the functions and effects of yak horns.

The efficacy and function of yak horn

Medicinal effects of yak horn

[Nature and flavor] Sour, salty, cool in nature.

【entry into meridians】Heart, liver, and stomach meridians.

[Effects] Clears away heat and detoxifies, cools blood and extinguishes wind. It is mainly used to treat high fever convulsions, blood heat and bleeding, etc.

Discussion on the medicinal uses of yak horn

1. "Classic of Mountains and Seas": Yak, a member of the cattle family, is black in color and originates from the southwest.

2. "Compendium of Materia Medica": sour, salty, cool, non-toxic. Treat epilepsy, heat toxicity, and various blood diseases.

3. "Medical Collection": Yak, sweet and warm. The function is similar to beef.

Medicinal recipes of yak horn

1. To treat bleeding: Wash the horns and hoofs of cattle and sheep, put them in a sealed container, burn them to carbonize them, grind them into fine powder and sieve them. For internal bleeding, take 2 grams orally three times a day. For external bleeding, sprinkle on the affected area.

2. To treat throat numbness, swelling and blockage and the patient who is about to die: grind ox horn, burn it, scrape out the ashes, sieve it finely, mix it with wine and take it until it is the size of a date. It can also be mixed with water. If a child feels uncomfortable drinking milk and feels like having a sore throat, you can also apply this ash on the milk and let the child swallow it.

3. To treat stranguria and hemorrhage: burn ox horn into ashes, take a square inch of it with wine, five times a day.

4. To treat blood reflux to the heart, restlessness and stabbing pain: burn buffalo horn, grind it into powder, and take a square inch of it with wine.

5. To treat swollen and painful ox horns, which are high and protruding, making it difficult to walk, and will rupture over time with pus flowing out: use equal parts of ox horn tip (burned to ashes), poria, rosin, and talcum powder. Together for the end. Apply it with ox bone marrow, and those who are weak can take the spicy Shiquan Dabu Soup.

6. To treat baldness and hair loss: use equal parts of ox horn and goat horn (burned to ashes).

What are the benefits of yak horn comb

There are many types of yak horn combs. Generally, the yak horn combs on the market are made of black yak or spotted yak. ​​Using a yak horn comb to comb your hair will not cause static electricity, making your hair fly around in a mess, and it will not get dirty. There will be no pain when the teeth of a yak horn comb pass through your scalp. You can use a yak horn comb to massage some acupoints on the head to enhance the body's immunity and speed up blood circulation in the scalp.

Many people will experience itchy scalp when the seasons change. At this time, using an ox horn comb to comb your hair can relieve itching, remove dandruff, care for hair, calm the nerves and strengthen the brain, and also relax the muscles and promote blood circulation. In the morning and evening, gently touch the scalp with an ox horn comb and comb it slowly several times. Using this method for a long time can relax the meridians and prevent hair malnutrition and hair loss problems.

Although the ox horn comb has many functions and effects, you should also pay attention to some matters. Do not use the ox horn comb when taking a bath or washing your hair. Do not let it come into contact with hot or warm water, otherwise it will deform and crack. If it accidentally touches water, you should wipe off the moisture in time and put it in a cool and ventilated place. If you want to clean a yak horn comb, you can prepare a piece of cotton thread and pull it back and forth between the teeth of the comb to clean it. Then rinse it in cold water, wipe it dry, and put it in a cool place to dry.