Chinese Herbs to Enhance Muscle Support

Many of us develop, often in our later years, conditions that make our muscles soreâÂ?¦ like arthritis. There are many disorders with this common and painful symptom, but there is hope without pain killers and other addictive prescription drugs. Always make sure you talk to a doctor prior to self treating. These herbs can help maintain a healthy body but only if used appropriately. There are many quality websites to read up on these herbs to make sure that they are right for you. This information was found on numerous sites, but primarily on – herbasin.com.

Enhancing Your Muscle Support; Herb #1

Huang Qi, also known as Radix Astragali, is used to relieve rheumatic condition, and to remove obstacles from the channels and relieve pain. For Conditions such as: Rheumatic arthritis with pain in the lower back and knees; headache characterized by association of headache with precordinal pain and cold legs.

� Invigorating qi (the vital energy) and elevating the spleen-yang. The herb is used in the treatment of patients with symptoms such as weakness and fatigue, or of patients with numbness of limbs and apoplectic sequelae. It is also used in such conditions of prolapse of the viscera, e.g. prolapse of rectum due to chronic diarrhea, and prolapse of uterus.

� Consolidating superficial resistance to stop sweating due to weakness and failure of superficial the vital energy. It is used in patients with spontaneous sweating due to weakness and failure of superficial qi.

� Promoting pus discharge and tissue regeneration. It is used in the treatment of carbuncles and cellulitis which resist to rupture or which rupture but refuse to heal due to deficiency of blood.

� Promoting diuresis to reduce edema. It is used in patients with edema of limbs, dysuria, palpitation and shortness of breath, caused by deficiency of the heart-yang and the kidney-yang.

� It is also used in the treatment of diabetes. Astragalus root is more effective in stopping sweating, promoting diuresis and prompting pus discharge and tissue regeneration. Honeyed astragalus root is more efficient in invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi. It is also cardiotonic and lowers blood pressure, blood sugar; and improves circulation in flesh and skin

Enhancing Your Muscle Support; Herb #2

Fu Ling, also known as Poria, is used to cause diuresis, to invigorate the spleen function, and to relax the mind. For conditions like Edema with oliguria; dizziness and palpitation caused by retained fluid; diminished function of the spleen marked by anorexia, loose stools or diarrhea; restlessness and insomnia.

� Inducing diuresis and removing dampness. In treating dysuria, edema, etc. due to retention of water, the drug is often used with Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Polyporus Umbellatus, Rhizoma Alismatis, Pericarpium Arecae, etc.

� Ivigorating the spleen and tonifying the middle warmer. In treating retention of phlegm, loose stool, etc. due to failure in moving and alteration of water as a result of deficiency of the spleen, the plant is often used with Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, etc.

� Calming the mind. In treating palpitation and insomnia due to deficiency of the heart and spleen, the herb is often used with Radix Codonopisis Pilosulae, Arillus Longan, Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, etc.; in treating palpitation and insomnia (due to internal obstruction by cloudy, thick phlegm or breakdown of the normal physiological coordination between the heart and kidney), the drug is often used with Rhizoma Acori Graminei, Radix Polygalae, etc.

Enhancing Your Muscle Support; Herb #3

Dan Shen, also known as Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, is used to remove blood stasis and relieve pain, to promote the flow of blood and stimulate menstrual discharge, and to ease the mind. Menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea; mass formation in the abdomen; pricking pain in the chest and abdomen, pain in acute arthritis and subcutaneous infection; fidgets and insomnia; hepatosplenomegaly; angina pectoris.

� Promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. It is used to cure stasis due to blood-heat, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, mass in the abdomen, postpartum lochiorrhea and other syndromes. It can also be administered for treatment of angina pectoris in coronary heart disease, hypochondriac pain due to stagnation of the liver-qi, and stomachache due to blood stasis and sluggish flow of qi.

� Relieving restlessness and tranquilizing the mind. The drug is used to cure impairment of ying (the vessels in which blood and qi are lodged) during the course of febrile diseases, vexation and insomnia. Liquor infusion of red sage root taken before retiring to bed can cure neurasthenia.

� Subduing swelling and relieving pain. It is used to subdue swelling and relieve pain in carbuncles, sores and other skin and external diseases, swelling and pain of the joints and muscles due to arthritis of heat type, etc.
The drug can be administered for the treatment of thromboangiitis obliterans and hypertension. It is most commonly used in blood-related disorders in women. It is also antiphlogistic to the liver, excellent for coronary diseases.

Enhancing Your Muscle Support; Herb #4

Ginseng is used for relieving stress. It can reduce physical stress (radiation, heat, cold), chemical stress(carcinogen, alcohol), and biological stress(viral and bacterial infections). It strengthens the mind and skin damage due to radiation is also decreased. This is useful for patients that receive radiation therapy. Also; Ginseng protects the liver from heavy drinks, toxic substances, and several diseases. Scientific experiments show that the ginseng extract stimulates protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis and carbohydrate and lipoid metabolism of the body. It also accelerates the detoxication of toxic substances and excretes them. Therefore, ginseng keeps the liver healthy by pushing out poisonous substances quickly. It also stimulates cell multiplication.

� It also has a preventive tonic that stimulates metabolism particularly under depressed or other unfavorable conditions and also recovers from diapec symptoms. It lowers blood sugar level and also lower blood lipoid level by stimulating the metabolism of lipids, including cholesterol.

� Ginseng inhibits tumor cells such as sarcoma 180, Hella cells in vitro. Carcinogen, MNNG, and urethin ate greatly inhibited by the administering of ginseng.

Ginseng improves anemia and other deficiencies, lymphocytes, leucocytes, r-globulin, and immuloglobin, usually observed in cancer patients.

In conclusion these facts are supported by extensive research and have been used in China for many years. If you have problem with your muscles due to the above listed disorders please look into this healthy alternative.

Enhancing Your Muscle Support; Herb #5

Lu Rong, also known as Deer velvet antler, is used to tonify kidneys, strengthen Yang, tonify Governing-Penetrating-Conception vessels strengthen sinews/bones, stabilizes Dai Mai, reproductive disorders nourish Qi/blood – Yin type boils.

� Orally, Lu Rong/Deer velvet is used to boost strength and endurance, for muscle aches and pains, to promote youthfulness, increase mental clarity, as an aphrodisiac, to treat sexual dysfunction, to boost estrogen and testosterone levels, to counter the effects of stress, to improve immune system functioning, and to promote rapid recovery from illness. Lu Rong/Deer velvet is also used to improve fertility, for menstrual and menopause problems, to reduce hormone replacement therapy dose, to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure, for liver and kidney disorders, to protect the liver from toxins, for migraines, asthma, indigestion, osteoporosis, and acne.

� Lu Rong/Deer velvet is also used for its anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, as a source of growth factors IGR-1 & IGF-2, to stimulate production and circulation of blood, to increase blood count, and lower the level of free radicals. Herbal Combinations, Lu Rong/Deer velvet is used to improve athletic performance, for an anti-aging effect, arthritis and osteoporosis, anemia, gonadotropic disorders, gynecological disorders, skin conditions, tissue and bone rejuvenation.

� Lu Rong/Deer velvet can also be used to increase mental capacity and performance, increase blood circulation to the brain, reduce early stages of muscular degeneration, to improve eyesight and hearing, to help PMS, impotence, and reduce stress. Chinese Medicine, Lu Rong/Deer velvet has also been used to treat symptoms of impotence; cold extremities; soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees; leukorrhea; uterine bleeding; chronic skin ulcers; and frequent, copious, clear urination. It has also been used as a tonic for children with failure to thrive, mental retardation, learning disabilities, insufficient growth, or skeletal deformities including rickets.

� In Korean Medicine, Lu Rong/Deer velvet is used at the beginning of winter to keep away infections.