Patient's question:
Hello, doctor. My aunt came to my house for a visit today and brought some gifts, one of which is called deer antler. Since I've never seen it before, I'm very curious. My aunt said it's very good to eat, and it's excellent for making wine, boiling soup, and more. I haven't tried it before, so I really want to taste it. However, I don't know how to prepare it, so I came here to ask for advice. What are the different ways to eat deer antler, and how should it be prepared to avoid losing its nutrients? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
The deer antler contains proteins, fats, testosterone, vitamin C, A, as well as inorganic calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. It has the functions of tonifying the kidney Yang and enriching the essence-blood, and is used for conditions such as physical exhaustion, lower back and knee pain, kidney deficiency tinnitus, impotence, uterine cold infertility, and sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation caused by Yang deficiency, as well as lower back and leg pain. It has significant therapeutic effects on female infertility and postpartum galactorrhea.In addition to its medicinal uses, deer antler is also a superior ingredient for meat consumption. It can be used to make wine or added to soups with chicken, duck, goose, or fish, or used to prepare high-end dishes.