Sports Supplements — A Chinese Herbal Prescription (35)
The so-called sports supplements consist of those herbs that enhance physical endurance and quicken recovery in case of injuries. This herbal category is suitable for people engaging in martial arts, competitive sports, or regular exercises such as biking, running, rowing or hiking.
It should be noted that there are no quick performance enhancing herbs in Chinese medicine with the dramatic effects of steroid. Chinese herbs are used for bodybuilding and faster recovery, implying a longer-term approach.
What should a sports supplement help?
• Strengthen bones, muscles and tendons.
• Nourish blood.
• Enhance blood circulation.
• Harness Qi to improve endurance and recovery.
• “Supplement” means in addition to healthy food.
The following herbs are recommended as a combination:
1) Strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons
San Qi 三七
Niu Xi 牛膝
Gu Sui Bu 骨碎補
Jin Gou Ji 金狗瘠
2) Nourish blood
Chuan Xiong 川芎
Dang Gui 當歸
Shu Di Huang 熟地黃
3) Enhance blood circulation
Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生
Du Huo 獨活
Wu Jia Pi 五加皮
4) Harness Qi
Huang Qi 黃耆
Ren Shen 人參
Fu Ling 伏苓
Please go to www.herbsandtea.com for further information.
Raw herbs or capsules can be tailor-made for your special conditions.
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4 Comments
are any of these …
are any of these avialable at gnc or health food stores? do they have english AKAs?
Please see my other …
Please see my other videos on: “Herbal Knowledge”, “Naming Convention”, “Natural Healing”, “Common Sense”.
If you’re really serious, pick up and herbal dictionary and start learning the herbs from there. That’s how I learned. I can only give you some guidance, not catering to your wish.
Would like it if …
Would like it if you did an introducation of all the herbs including its subcatergory. because im more interested in the herbs then formluas
Please remember …
Please remember that these are all Chinese herbs. Those at gnc or health food stores consist mainly of Western herbs. As for English AKAs, please view my video “Naming Convention”.