Velvet Antler Mushroom 100g | Lu Rong Gu 鹿茸菇

Lu Rong Gu (鹿茸菇), velvet antler mushroom, 100g dried. Named for its resemblance to deer antler velvet, this mushroom has a firm, almost meaty bite that holds up through a long simmer.

• 100g of dried velvet antler mushroom
• Firm, meaty texture that survives long cooking
• Mild, savoury, faintly sweet flavour
• Excellent in tonic soups and braises
• Compact pack, expands well when soaked

Traditional use of Velvet Antler Mushroom

Named for its resemblance to lu rong, deer antler velvet, this is a culinary mushroom used in Chinese soup cooking rather than a herb from the classical materia medica.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Lu Rong Gu · Chinese 鹿茸菇 · English: velvet antler mushroom, deer antler mushroom

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.