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Decoction of Deer Antler Gelatin

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Decoction of Deer Antler Gelatin,For the five types of exhaustion and the seven types of injury, a lack of luster in the body, pain in the lower back and waist, and heaviness in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Deer Antler Gelatin

Chinese Name : 鹿角胶煎

Drug Formulation

3 liang of deer antler gelatin (crushed, stir-fried until golden and dry, then ground into a fine powder), 1 sheng of cow’s milk, 1 he of white honey, 1 he of clarified butter, and 1 he of ginger juice.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 95.

Processing

For these five ingredients, first simmer the milk; just before it is done, add the deer antler gelatin and stir until it dissolves. Next, add the ginger juice, followed by the honey—adding the honey very slowly. Simmer for over ten boils, then pour into a porcelain vessel, stirring frequently to prevent the ghee from floating to the top. Allow to set, then cut into small pieces with a bamboo knife.

Benefits

For the five types of exhaustion and the seven types of injury, a lack of luster in the body, pain in the lower back and waist, and heaviness in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

After meals, hold a small amount in the mouth and swallow it slowly.

Decoction of Deer Antler Gelatin,From *Shenghui*, Volume 95.,For the five types of exhaustion and the seven types of injury, a lack of luster in the body, pain in the lower back and waist, and heaviness in the limbs.

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