Lu Jiao Shuang (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum) — Dried Deer Antler Frost, Traditional Chinese Herb

Lu Jiao Shuang (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum), also known as Deer Antler Frost or Degelatinated Deer Antler, is the dried, processed form of deer antler remaining after the gelatinous portion has been removed through traditional preparation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is known as Lù Jiǎo Shuāng (鹿角霜) and has long been valued as a warming, astringent herb used to support the Kidney and Chong vessels, stabilize the lower burner, and assist in traditional formulas for weakness and depletion. Its nature is salty and warm, making it a gentle yet focused herb in classical TCM practice.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum
• Dried deer antler frost, ready for decoction
• Known in TCM as Lu Jiao Shuang (鹿角霜)
• Warming, astringent nature and flavor
• Available in 500g quantities with custom grinding option

Quality & Sensory

Each batch presents as a pale, chalky to off-white dried material with a light, porous texture and a faint, characteristic animalic aroma. When decocted, it yields a mild, slightly salty infusion with a soft, earthy undertone, blending smoothly into traditional herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• TCM formula ingredient
• Custom grinding into powder
• Herbal soup and tonic preparation
• Classical wellness formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lu Jiao Shuang is decocted into soups and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui, Shu Di Huang, or Du Zhong to support the Kidney and strengthen the lower body. It is a traditional ingredient in classical formulas addressing depletion, weakness, and instability of the lower burner. In daily practice, it may be simmered alone or with other herbs as a warming decoction, and it can also be ground into powder for use in custom preparations.

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