Shan Yang Jiao

Ling Yang Jiao [Antelopis cornu] can be replaced by Shan Yang Jiao (Naemorhedis cornu]. It can also be replaced by Shi Jue Ming [Haliotidis concha] and Qing Dai [Indigo naturalis] with a small amount of Chai Hu [Bupleuri radix] and Mu Dan Pi (Moutan cortex]. 

Since Ling Yang Jiao is banned, Shan Yang Jiao can be used as a substitute. It has a weaker action compared with Ling Yang Jiao. Another substitute is the combination of Shi Jue Ming, which mainly clears the heat from the Liver, and Zhen Zhu Mu, which clears the heat from the Heart. 

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