Antelope horn silk (a traditional Tibetan medicinal material)

Antelope horn silk is a traditional Tibetan medicine material. It is made from the inner horns of Tibetan antelope horns, and is known as "natural elastic silk" because of its long, thin, flexible and strong fibers. Antelope horn silk is widely used in Tibetan medicine, known as the "magic Tibetan medicine".

Effects and functions of antelope horn silk

Antelope horn silk has a variety of effects and functions. Firstly, it has the function of warming the kidney and yang, benefiting the essence and blood, and strengthening the bones and tendons. Secondly, it can promote blood circulation and enhance the immunity of the body. In addition, antelope horn silk has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-fatigue effects.

How to make antelope horn silk

Making antelope horn silk requires a number of steps, including the following key steps:

1. Collection of antelope horn

The production of antelope horn silk requires the use of antelope horn's inner horns, so you need to pay attention to the collection of antelope horn. Generally speaking, the best time to collect antelope horn is in the fall, when the horn is softer and easier to process.

2. Processing of antelope horn

After collecting antelope horn, it needs to be processed. First, the outer layer of antelope horn needs to be removed, and then the inner layer of antelope horn is cut into a certain length of filaments.

3. Processing of antelope horn filaments

After treatment, the inner horny layer of antelope horn needs to be processed. Generally speaking, the processing includes a number of steps such as boiling, drying, scraping and washing, patting and so on. Through these steps of processing, the antelope horn silk can be made softer and more flexible.

How to use antelope horn silk

Antelope horn silk can be used directly or made into medicine for use. Generally speaking, antelope horn silk can be used as a medicinal herb directly into medicine, or can be made into pills, powder, wine and other dosage forms. Its use includes oral intake, external application, fumigation and other ways.