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What
is deer velvet?
Deer velvet is the active growing stage of the stag’s antlers. It is called
velvet because it is covered in short dense hair, which resembles velvet
cloth. Velvet Energy Crushed Velvet capsules are filled with a finely ground
powder made from the whole antler. Velvet Energy deer velvet grows each
year on the heads of stags kept on farms in New Zealand. It is this capacity
to regenerate which makes deer velvet unique. The deer velvet is carefully
dried to preserve natural activity and retain the health benefits.
History of using Deer Velvet
Deer velvet was well known to the ancient Chinese. The deer is a familiar
figure in Chinese mythology and often accompanied the god of longevity as
a symbol of medicinal values. The Chinese have traditionally described deer
velvet as a herb which tonified the Yang, increasing the bodies vital forces,
strengthening the muscles and bone and reducing the effects of rheumatism.
In modern times deer velvet has taken a prominent place in the Chinese medicine
pharmacopoeia. It is used as a cure for systemic exhaustion, to increase
resistance to the cold, to improve strength and to improve immune function.
Since the 1970’s deer velvet has attracted increased attention from western
people interested in alternative medicine.
Myth or Reality
Is deer velvet an aphrodisiac? There is no scientific proof to answer this
question but it is impossible to ignore deer velvet’s 2000-year-old legacy
as a sexual tonic, and the millions who use, or have used it, for this purpose.
Chinese medical history abounds with cases where sexual imbalance was successfully
treated with deer velvet. In Russia, velvet has now replaced ginseng as
a common treatment for sex problems.
Scientific Research
Scientific research on deer velvet began in Russia in the 1930’s. The Russian
scientists made a product from deer velvet called Pantocrine. This was an
alcohol extract of velvet. In an extensive series of studies over a period
of 50 years until the 1980’s, the Russians systematically recorded the beneficial
effects of Pantocrine and developed some ideas as to why it was successful.
The Russians believe that deer velvet is a true tonic capable of stimulating
the body in a number of ways. For example, their research shows that the
running performance of athletes improves after taking Pantocrine, and that
the stamina of experimental animals improves. Their results also show that
deer velvet is useful to heal wounds after surgery and could aid in the
recovery of trauma patients.
More recently clinical research has taken place in China and Korea. The
Chinese have developed from deer velvet anti-inflammatory treatments and
specific medicines for bone fracture repair and ulcer healing. These are
used successfully in Chinese traditional medicine hospitals. The Chinese
have also shown that deer velvet improves immune and memory functions, increases
endurance and beneficially influences blood pressure.
Korean scientists have shown that deer velvet can improve anaemia, treat
whiplash injuries, improve stamina, help treat osteoporosis, and may aid
in cancer treatment.
In New Zealand research has in a short time been able to drastically improve
our scientific understanding of deer velvet. The New Zealand research has
shown New Zealand Deer Velvet can stimulate the immune system, and have
a positive effect on those involved in physical training. It is an exciting
field of research and new findings are becoming available at frequent intervals.
Cats, dogs and horses
As with humans our cats, dogs and horses suffer immobility from arthritis
and other ailments. For thousands of years eastern animals have benefited
from deer velvet - relieving their pain and improving mobility.
Cats, dogs and horses can all benefit from deer velvet.
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