Deer Antler Slices Lu Rong 鹿茸 Dried Sika Deer Antler TCM Herbal Slices for Decoction Wine Infusion 250g

Deer Antler Slices, known in TCM as Lu Rong (鹿茸), are prepared from the unossified antler of Cervus nippon, the sika deer. These dried slices are a classic yang-tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and supporting vitality. In TCM theory Lu Rong is sweet and salty in flavor and warm in nature, entering the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, medicinal wine, or simmered dishes, this product is a food-grade raw herb and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM yang-tonifying herb prepared from sika deer antler
• Botanical source Cervus nippon, known in TCM as Lu Rong (鹿茸)
• Dried sliced form convenient for decoction, wine infusion, and cooking
• Traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and supporting vitality
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light brownish to honey-toned surface with a dense, slightly waxy texture and fine porous structure. They typically carry a mild gamey aroma, and when simmered or infused they release a rich, savory, slightly salty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in soups or congee for traditional nourishing dishes
• Infuse in grain liquor to prepare traditional medicinal wine
• Add to slow-cooked herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Use in seasonal winter cooking following traditional food practices

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Lu Rong is traditionally used to warm kidney yang, tonify essence and blood, and strengthen the lower back and knees. It is commonly simmered with chicken, duck, or pork in nourishing soups, steeped in liquor as antler wine, or combined with ginseng and other tonics in classic formulas. Winter is traditionally considered the best season for such tonifying regimens.

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