Hairy Deer-horn/Hairy Antler(Lu rong)

This medicinal is the hairy,non-ossified young horn of a stage of Cervus Nippon Tmminck pr Crvus elaphus Linnaeus(Fam.cervidae).The former one is traditionally known as Hualurong,the latter one is called Malurong.The hairy,non-ossified young horn of a stag is sawed-off in summer and autumn.After removing the hair by burning,it is sliced,dried in shade or simply baked until dry.

Medicinal Properties:sweet ,salty and warm.

Meridian Tropism:kidney and live meridians.

Medicinal Efficacies:Tonify kidney yang;replenish essence and blood;strengthen tendons and bones;regulate Chong(Thoroughfare)and Ren(Conception)vessels;expel sores.

Usage and Dosage: 1~2g.It is ground into powder for swallows,or used in pill or powder form.