[Studies on methods of processing sika deer fetus].

Two methods of processing Sika Deer Fetus were comparatively studied according to the indexes such as rate of powder removal, crude proteins, crude fats, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins and hormones. It was found that the method of oven drying is superior to that of decocting. Thus we suggest that the former method should be used for Chinese patent medicines, such as Deer Fetus capsule etc.