Lu Jiao Shuang (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum) — Deer Antler Frost, Food-Herb Decoction Pieces, 500g

Lu Jiao Shuang (鹿角霜), known in English as Deer Antler Frost or Degelatinized Deer Antler, is the dried, gelatin-removed residue of deer antler prepared through traditional decoction and drying. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is a food-herb (药食同源) ingredient prized as a gentle, warming, and astringent herb used to support the Kidney and secure the essence. Its nature is warm and slightly astringent, making it a mild yet steadying herb for traditional wellness formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Selected deer antler tip grade, free of mixed bone
• Sourced from Northeast China origin
• 500g per pack, 24-month shelf life
• Warm, astringent nature for Kidney-supporting formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully selected from deer antler tips and processed to remove gelatin, yielding a pale, chalky-white to light ivory material with a dry, slightly porous texture. It carries a faint, mild animal aroma with no harsh or rancid notes. When decocted, it releases a subtle, neutral taste that blends smoothly into soups and herbal broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions and broths
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Seasonal warming tonics
• Herbal pairing formulas with Kidney-supporting herbs
• Daily food-therapy congee

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lu Jiao Shuang is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics, often paired with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and jujube. It is traditionally used in formulas that support the Kidney, secure the essence, and gently warm the body during colder seasons. As a food-herb, it is also added to medicinal food soup packs for slow-cooked nourishment.

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