1.Deer Head Soup
[Source] Yin Shan Zheng Yao
[Functions] Tonifies yang and nourishes essence.
[Indications] signs of imbalance such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, aversion to cold, impotence, and premature ejaculation caused by yang deficiency and physical weakness, and Kidney essence deficiency.
[Formula] One deer head, four deer hooves, 5 grams of Piper longum L., 3 grams of ginger, a small amount of salt, star anise, fennel, monosodium glutamate, and pepper respectively.
[Preparation Method] Remove the hair stumps from the deer head and deer hooves, and wash them clean. Wash Piper longum L. and ginger, then crush them and set aside. Place the deer head and deer hooves in a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, and then add ginger, Piper longum L., star anise, and fennel seeds. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until done. Take out the cooked deer head and deer hooves, remove the deer meat, cut it into thick strips, then put it back into the soup, bring to a boil again, and add salt, monosodium glutamate, and pepper powder to complete.
[Usage] Take at will.
2.Deer Meat and Cistanche Deserticola Soup
[Source] “Tonic Supplements, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Prescriptions”
[Functions] Tonify the Kidney and warm yang.
[Indications] Impotence, lumbago, aversion to cold and other conditions caused by Kidney yang deficiency; used for tonifying those with inherent Kidney yang deficiency.
[Formula] Venison 150~200 grams, Cistanche Herba (Cistanche deserticola) 30 grams.
[Preparation Method] Wash and slice the venison, soak Cistanche deserticola in water and then slice it. Cook both together, adding a small amount of ginger, green onion, and salt to make a soup, and simmer until the meat is cooked.
[Usage] Consume both the soup and meat as desired.
3.Velvet Antler, Chinese Wolfberry and Fleeceflower Root Pills
[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”
[Functions] Tonifies the Liver and Kidney.
[Indications] Dizziness, impotence, premature ejaculation, and spermatorrhea due to Kidney qi deficiency; lumbago, weak knees, anemia, and irregular menstruation caused by Liver and Kidney deficiency.
[Formula] Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum 15g, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma 32g, Lycii Fructus 100g, Polygoni Multiflori Radix 100g, Corni Fructus 50g.
[Preparation Method] Grind the above five ingredients into a fine powder, refine honey to make pills, with each pill weighing 9 grams.
[Usage] Take 1 pill twice a day, on an empty stomach in the morning and evening.
4.Stewed Mutton with Deer Tail
[Source] Empirical formula
[Functions] Tonify Kidney yang, nourish Kidney essence, warm the loins and knees.
[Indications] Kidney yang deficiency in men, sexual dysfunction, bone pain and lumbar acidity, as well as frequent nocturia and other signs of imbalance.
[Formula] 25 grams of Deer Tail (Colli cervi), 30 grams of lean lamb, 25 grams of Prepared Aconite Root (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata), 25 grams of Morinda Root (Radix Morindae Officinalis), 15 grams of Eucommia Bark (Cortex Eucommiae), 2 slices of ginger.
[Preparation Method] Put the above ingredients into an enamel basin, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, cover the basin, and stew over water for about 3 hours.
[Usage] Take freely as desired, or consume alongside meals.
5.Deer Penis Yang-Tonifying Decoction
[Source] Sichuan Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Manual
[Functions] Warm the Kidney and strengthen yang, invigorate the Spleen and replenish the Lung.
[Indications] Applicable for signs of imbalance such as low back pain due to Kidney deficiency, impotence, and premature ejaculation.
[Formula] 2 Penis et Testis Cervi, 100 g of Dog Kidney, 15 g of Fructus Lycii (Chinese Wolfberry Fruit), 30 g of Semen Cuscutae (Dodder Seed), 9 g of Radix Morindae Officinalis (Indianmulberry Root), 800 g of Pork Hock, 800 g of Fat Hen Meat, 50 g of Shaoxing Wine, an appropriate amount of Ground Pepper, Monosodium Glutamate, Pricklyash Peel, Salt, Ginger, and Scallion.
[Preparation Method] Soak the deer penis in warm water until fully expanded, scrape off the coarse skin and impurities, split it open, scrape off the coarse skin and impurities inside, rinse thoroughly, and cut into 3-centimeter-long sections. Stir-fry the dog Kidney in oiled sand until puffed, soak it in warm water, and then rinse it clean. Cut the fatty hen meat into strips measuring 3 centimeters in length and 1.2 centimeters in width. Scrape and clean the pork hock. Moisten the Chinese yam until soft and cut it into 2-centimeter-long melon seed-shaped slices. Remove impurities from the wolfberries and wrap them together with Morinda officinalis and Cuscuta chinensis in gauze for later use. Add ingredients to the pot.
[Usage] Take at will.
6.Xuefeng Lujin Decoction
[Source] Chengdu Huian Hall Tonic Restaurant
[Functions] Expels cold, strengthens yang, fortifies tendons and bones.
[Indications] Weakness of the waist and knees, limb fatigue, male impotence, female menstrual irregularities, leukorrhea, uterine cold leading to infertility, and other signs of imbalance.
[Formula] Saussurea involucrata 3g, sliced mushrooms 50g, dried deer tendon 200g, chicken feet 200g, ham 25g, Shaoxing wine 10g, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of scallion whites, 5g of monosodium glutamate, appropriate amounts of salt and bone broth.
[Preparation Method] Wash the deer tendons with cold water, then soak them in boiling water. Change the water when it cools down and repeat this process multiple times. The deer tendons can be used after they have swelled (this takes about 2 days; if in a hurry, steaming can be used as an alternative method). Trim the well-soaked deer tendons to remove any unwanted sinews, cut them into finger-sized pieces, put them in a pot, add ginger, scallion whites, Shaoxing wine, and an appropriate amount of clear water, and simmer them thoroughly over fire. Then take them out, remove the ginger and scallion whites, and place the deer tendons in a basket. Blanch the chicken feet in boiling water, remove the yellow skin, cut off the claw tips, and break them into large pieces.
[Usage] Consume along with meals or as a side dish.
Interesting – I never thought about using deer head in soup! The focus on kidney yang deficiency is very specific. Has anyone here tried this recipe? I’m curious about the taste, since deer meat can be gamey. Would love to hear personal experiences before attempting it.
Intéressant ! J’ai déjà entendu parler des vertus du cerf en médecine chinoise, mais je ne connaissais pas ces recettes. La soupe à la tête de cerf a l’air particulièrement puissante pour les problèmes de reins. Merci pour le partage, je vais essayer de me renseigner davantage avant de tester.
Interesting read! I’ve always been curious about traditional Chinese medicine approaches to kidney health. The deer head soup sounds intense but I guess if it’s been used for centuries, there must be something to it. Has anyone here tried these recipes? Would love to hear your experiences.
Interesting post! I’ve never tried deer head soup before, but it sounds like a warming dish for those cold months. Do you have any tips on sourcing the ingredients? I know a few people who swear by these traditional recipes for energy and vitality.
Interesting! I’ve always been curious about using whole animal parts in traditional recipes. The deer head soup sounds intense but I bet it’s packed with nutrients. Has anyone here tried making it? I’d love to hear how it actually tastes and if it really helps with energy levels this winter.