Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鹿角霜 · Lu Jiao Shuang |
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| Medicinal Part | Zoological substances |
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| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
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| Botanical Origin | The residue left after boiling and extracting glue from the antler of Cervus nippon Temminck or Cervus elaphus L. (Cervidae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Salty, Astringent; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Lu Jiao Shuang?
Lu Jiao Shuang (Degelatinized Deer Antler) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced in the Chinese provinces of Jilin, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai.
Nature & Flavour: Salty, Astringent; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Lu Jiao Shuang: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum
Botanical Origin
The residue left after boiling and extracting glue from the antler of Cervus nippon Temminck or Cervus elaphus L. (Cervidae).
Production Regions
Produced in the Chinese provinces of Jilin, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is pale, light, porous and free of hard bone.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular blocks or pieces, varying in size; externally pale yellowish-white, uneven and porous, with residual downy hair on the surface; texture light and brittle, easily broken; fractured uneven, often with small holes; slight odor; bland taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Salty, Astringent; WarmLiverKidney
Traditional Functions
Warms kidney and assists yang, astringes and stops bleeding.
How Lu Jiao Shuang Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Lu Jiao Shuang is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
