Deer Soup，From *The Prescriptions of the Emaciated Immortal for Saving Lives*, Volume 1.，The meat from the head treats restlessness and frequent dreaming; the hooves treat soreness in the feet and knees; and the blood treats pulmonary atrophy with hemoptysis, as well as metrorrhagia and leukorrhea.
Deer Soup
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Formulas Name : Deer Soup
Chinese Name : 鹿羹
Drug Formulation
Deer meat, in any amount.
Source
From *The Prescriptions of the Emaciated Immortal for Saving Lives*, Volume 1.
Benefits
The meat from the head treats restlessness and frequent dreaming; the hooves treat soreness in the feet and knees; and the blood treats pulmonary atrophy with hemoptysis, as well as metrorrhagia and leukorrhea.
Instructions for Use
Wash the ingredients thoroughly and drain them. First, marinate them in salt, wine (generous amount), and vinegar (small amount). Then, grind Sichuan pepper, dill,anise, red beans, and osmanthus flowers (if unavailable, substitute with cinnamon bark). Grind all these ingredients into a fine powder and add an amount proportional to the quantity of meat. Then mix wine, vinegar, and soy sauce thoroughly, add several stalks of scallion whites, and place the mixture in a silver or earthenware vessel. Seal the opening tightly and simmer over low heat in a double boiler until the meat is tender and falling apart before serving.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Deer Soup,The meat from the head treats restlessness and frequent dreaming; the hooves treat soreness in the feet and knees; and the blood treats pulmonary atrophy with hemoptysis, as well as metrorrhagia and leukorrhea.