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).医.学.全.在.线网站www.med126.com
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.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use this herb when there is a strong Yin deficiency or heat signs caused by Yin deficiency.
