Deer Antler (Horse Deer)

Last updated 2026-11-12 — Deer antler is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal material, referring to the unossified, densely haired young antler of a male sika deer or red deer. Commonly known as flower deer antler, it is warm in nature and sweet and salty in taste, with effects such as nourishing essence and marrow, benefiting kidney and yang, and strengthening tendons and bones. Sichuan is a major producer of horse deer antler. It is also raised artificially. The main medicinal components include cerebrin and estrone.