Velvet antler is the horn of sika deer or red deer. Pilose antler is one of the precious Chinese herbal medicines. Velvet antler is the horn of sika deer or red deer. Pilose antler is rich in glycolipids, hormones, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium, among which amino acids account for more than half of the total components, and it is a relatively expensive medicinal material.

Deer is a traditional precious medicinal animal in China, with high medicinal value. There is a saying in the Han Dynasty that "a deer is a treasure". Deer antler, antler, deer blood, deer meat, deer kidney and other parts can be used as medicine. Among them, velvet antler refers to the young horn of sika deer or red deer that is not ossified and still has fluff.

Velvet antler variety

Because protozoa are different, they are divided into two types: velvet antler (yellow velvet antler) and velvet antler (green velvet antler). Due to different harvesting methods, it can be divided into broken velvet and sawed velvet. Because the number of branches and forks is different from that of old ones, they can be divided into saddle, two bars, hanging horns, three forks, chopped flowers and lotus flowers.

There are many names of pilose antler, and its quality varies widely. Generally, it is identified and compared from the aspects of color, texture and smell.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Pilose antler