Deer antler, a precious medicinal material, refers to the young antler of male deer that has not yet ossified and has velvet-like hair. Since the Han dynasty, there has been a saying that "deer body is full of treasures," symbolizing a miraculous elixir with high medicinal value and health benefits, capable of preventing and treating various diseases. Now let's learn about the benefits and ways to consume deer antler.
1. Strengthening the body Deer antler, as a precious traditional Chinese medicine, not only strengthens the body but also delays aging. It has a warming effect without causing dryness and can improve the body's performance, making it highly effective for people who are physically weak or have been ill for a long time.
2. Lowering blood pressure Deer antler also has the effect of lowering blood pressure, making it an excellent herbal medicine for patients with hypertension. Its essence can slow down the heart rate, effectively protecting the cardiovascular system of hypertensive patients.
3. Nourishing qi and blood Qi and blood determine a person's energy level. If qi and blood are deficient, a person's energy will decrease. Deer antler has a nourishing effect on the essence, which can promote the production of blood through the enhancement of essence, making the body's qi and blood more vigorous and energy levels more abundant.
4. Strengthening the heart and protecting the blood vessels A large dosage of deer antler can lower blood pressure, reduce the amplitude of heart contractions, slow the heart rate, and dilate peripheral blood vessels. A moderate dosage can significantly enhance heart contractions, increase the amplitude of contractions, accelerate the heart rate, and increase the cardiac output. Therefore, deer antler has a particularly significant effect on fatigued hearts.
5. Improving male endurance Deer antler has a warming effect on the kidneys, which can enhance male endurance, promote harmony between couples, and increase male vitality. It reduces fatigue, making it easier for men to maintain energy levels in both work and life.
How to consume deer antler effectively?
1. Soaking deer antler in alcohol Medicated liquor is a traditional Chinese method where medicinal herbs are soaked in liquor, allowing the essence of the herbs to permeate into the alcohol. Alcohol helps with the absorption of the medicinal properties, which then quickly spread throughout the body. Deer antler can be soaked in high-proof liquor (above 50 degrees) for a period of time before consumption. Other herbs can also be added as desired. It is important to use fresh sliced deer antler for the best results.
2. Stewing deer antler in soup Food therapy is a great way to strengthen the body. Deer antler can be combined with other medicinal herbs, chicken, duck, goose, or pork in the southern region. Slowly stewing the ingredients together and drinking the soup can have a strong nourishing effect. Deer antler can also be ground into powder and added to other dishes.
3. Grinding deer antler into powder If there is no time to soak in alcohol or stew in soup, grinding deer antler into fine powder and consuming it with wine or saltwater before bed can also be effective and convenient.
4. Brewing medicinal porridge Medicinal porridge, based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history of being used to treat diseases. With deer antler and ginseng as the main ingredients, combined with other nourishing herbs, and cooked with rice, it becomes an ideal food therapy method for health and nourishment.
5. Taking deer antler in capsule form Deer antler can be dried and processed into a powder, or ready-made deer antler powder can be purchased from a pharmacy. Fill empty capsules with the powder, store them in a sealed container in a cool and ventilated place. Take 1-2 capsules at a time with water or directly dissolve the powder in the mouth using other liquid medications, porridge, or warm water.
