- Botanical name: Cervus elaphus
- Common name: Deer antler
- Family: Cervidae
- Part used in Chinese medicine: antler
- Major Chinese medicine actions:
- Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, fortifies yang,
invigorates blood, reduces swelling


Photo Credits: (top to bottom)
Photo 1: Cervus elaphus (red deer); author Mehmet Karatay; permission under GFDL
Photo 2: Cervus elaphus (red deer); author Traroth; permission under GFDL