Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Lu Jiao Jiao - 鹿角膠 - Cervi Cornu Colla - Deer horn gelatin

Pharmaceutical Latin: Cervi Cornu Colla
Common English: Deer horn gelatin

Category

Yang Tonics

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency with Heat, for those without exhaustion of Essence and Blood, and when Ming Men Fire is not deficient.

Related Herb

Lu Jiao Jiao is also described on the Lu Rong (Lu Jiao, Lu Jiao Jiao, Lu Jiao Shuang) page.

Notes

  • Taste: Sweet, Salty
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Channels: Liver, Kidney
  • It is a glue prepared from mature deer antler.
  • Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
  • Stops bleeding.
  • Treats Yin-type sores.
  • Tonifies the Yang, Essence and Blood.
  • Dosage: 5-10g

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.