Cornu Cervi (鹿茸)

Latin Plant Name :Cornu Cervi Parvum

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Lu Rong

Common English Name:Velvet of Young Deer Horn

Part of Plant Used:Velvet of the horn

Nature:Warm

Taste:Sweet, salty

Meridians Entered:Liver, Kidneys

Common Usages:

This herb is used in formulas to treat anemia after chronic disease, impotence, and weakness of back and knees with cold intolerance; also used to treat children for failure to thrive, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and skeletal deformities (TCM: deficient :Yang, deficient Blood, and deficient Kidney Yang; deficient Essence).

Traditional Usages and Functions:

Tonifies Kidneys and fortifies Yang; tonifies the Governing Channel, benefits Essence and Blood, and strengthens sinews and bones; bolsters the Penetrating and Conception Channels and strengthens the Girdle Channel; tonifies and nourishes Qi and Blood.

Common Formulas Used In:Tian Qi and Eucommia.

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Remarks:-

Cautions in Use:Do not use this herb when there is a strong Yin deficiency or heat signs caused by Yin deficiency.