Dried velvet antler slices can generally be soaked three times in water. One piece can make three cups, and three pieces can make nine cups.

Dried velvet antler slices are usually put directly into a tea cup and brewed with boiling water. Cover the lid tightly and soak for a few minutes before drinking it as tea, or with other sweet tonics such as wolfberry. , longan, etc. are combined into a recipe, and brewed at the same time for drinking.

The first time you soak it, it will be the thickest, and then it will become lighter and lighter. Whether you can continue to soak it, you can observe the color of the water. Generally, the color of deer antler soaked in water is brownish-red or dark red. . Deer antler can also be used to make soup or wine. People who like to drink can use velvet antler soaked in wine to make antler wine and drink it slowly.

After the antler is dried and sealed, it can be placed in a ceramic jar filled with quicklime, and then placed in a cool and ventilated place. This is a good preservation method. You can also wrap it in several layers of moisture-absorbent paper after drying, seal it, and then put it in the refrigerator. You should also check regularly for moisture return and replace the moisture-absorbent paper in time.