This process does not cause any stress to the animals. The velvet antler is then freeze dried under controlled conditions in a government licensed facility. Natural Aphrodisiac Western myth has it that deer velvet is also a natural aphrodisiac. While there is no scientific research to substantiate this it is possible that improved sexual vigor is a side effect of this health tonic. That is, the improved blood pressure and blood lipid ratio along with the stress reducing properties may produce some pleasing result in other areas.
Anecdotal evidence suggest that deer velvet is beneficial for sufferers of male impotency.
As an aphrodisiac or health tonic, deer velvet promotes all round bodily health.