Antelope horn

Ingredient Profile

Chinese Name羚羊角
PinyinLing Yang Jiao

Modern Research Perspective

Modern research on horn keratin and mineral material has limited direct clinical relevance. Experimental studies cannot establish that Antelope Horn provides a unique human therapeutic effect, and substitution by other materials changes identity.

Conservation, legal and ethical sourcing, contamination, allergy, dose, and clinical safety are major concerns. Reliable human evidence for the authenticated material is extremely limited.

Traditional Function

Antelope Horn is traditionally salty and cold. It is used to clear heat, calm the Liver, extinguish internal wind, and relieve high-fever or convulsive patterns in classical practice. Species protection and legal sourcing are essential parts of modern stewardship.