Xijiao-Rhino Horn & Shuiniujiao-Cornu Bubali

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Hi All, & Bruce,

 

> I forgot to ask what is a decent substitute for Xijiao (rhino horn)?

>

> -Either Cornu Bulbi Shui Niu Jiao or, less appropriate, Sheng Di Huang

> Fresh Rehmannia. Bruce Ferguson

 

See: http://tinyurl.com/78qhg

 

Antipyretic Effect of Xi Jiao and Shuiniujiao in Children: Fua-Jew Tsai

China Medical College Hospital. Xjiao was usually used as an antipyretic

drug in taiwan but it's effect is still unknown. A double-blind study

compared the efficacy; safety and cost of Xijiao, Shuiniujiao, placebo,

and acetaminophen in 142 children (3 to 114 months of age) with fever

(38.5-40.5DegC). Ear temperatures were obtained before and 15', 30'

and 45 minutes after the dose. An obvious antipyretic effecacy was

observed in acetaminophen treated group at 15', 30' and 45 minutes

after treatment. Fever reduction was demonstrated in Xijiao treated

group at 15 minutes after treatmint, but antipyretic effect was not clear

at 30 and 45 minutes after treatment. All treatments were well tolerated.

No significant clinical or laboratory abnormalities were noted. Since

Rhino is going to extinction and antipyretic effecacy of Xi jiao is less

effective than acetaminophen, Xijiao is NOT recommended for isolated

used in febrile children.

 

 

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