Deer Antler Cap (Cervus nippon) — Dried TCM Deer Antler Disc for Decoction & Soup

Deer Antler Cap (Cervus nippon) is the dried antler disc of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lù Jiǎo Mào (鹿角帽), also called the deer antler plate. For centuries, Lu Jiao Mao has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting, and essence-nourishing herb, traditionally used to support the Kidneys, strengthen the bones and tendons, and gently warm the body's vital fire. Its nature is warm and sweet, making it a slow-simmering tonic herb for soups, decoctions, and seasonal winter nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Kidney-warming tonic herb
• Dried deer antler cap discs
• Cervus nippon
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and congee
• 500g bulk pack from Jilin origin

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to light amber color, dense horny texture, and mild, faintly musky aroma. When simmered slowly, the discs soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and savory flavor, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoction blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal winter slow-cooking
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lu Jiao Mao is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support daily nourishment during cold seasons. It is a common ingredient in winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and angelica root. As a decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with other tonic herbs for a gentle, mildly sweet infusion.

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