Single Herb Glossary
Lù Jiǎo Jiāo 鹿角膠
Pharmaceutical name | Cervi Cornus Colla Deer antler glue "deer horn gelatin" |
Category | Tonify Yang |
Key Properties | |
Properties | Sweet Salty Warm |
Tropism | LV, KD |
Actions & Indications | Cheaper/Weaker substitute for Lu Rong |
Dosages | 5-10g; dissolve in hot water or in heated grain-based liquor; can also be made into pills, powder or paste |
Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Yin Def Fire; lack of exhaustion of Jing and Blood and where there is no deficiency of Ming Men fire |
Contraindications (Western) | |
Chemical Composition | Gelatin 25%, calcium phosphate 50-60%, calcium carbonate, amino acids |
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