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Ancient History of New Zealand Velvet Antler

Perhaps more than any other type of medicine, oriental medicine is shrouded in mystery and ancient beliefs. Yet, it has been keeping Asians well for over 10,000 years and fundemental to its practice is the use of velvet antler. Philosophically, the basis of ancient oriental medicine revolves around two cosmic forces known as Yin and Yang. These cosmic forces are said to control all natural phenomena and life processes. Both of these forces tend to produce an ideal state within the body and, of course, even within the universe, providing they are in balance and in harmony.

Traditional oriental medicine is designed to keep these two forces in balance and in doing so prevents ill health, which is said to be the result of severe imbalance. While this is certainly simplistic and perhaps unscientific approach to disease and medicine, it is interesting to note that many of the herb and animal products used in oriental medicine have recently been discovered to have potent healing and immune stimulating properties. The most important animal in oriental medicine is the deer or elk because it is this animal that has the greatest Yang energy. Wouldn't you know, the most prized part of the deer is the antler velvet.

For 10,000 years orientals have used velvet deer antler to improve energy levels and strengthen the organs of endurance; specifically improving lung function, muscle development, stamina, kidney function and blood components. For over 2,000 years Chinese Physicians have used velvet antler to treat over 55 different disorders including general pain, weakness, chronic joint degeneration, sexual impotency, and fertility.
Alex Duarte, O.D, Ph.D