Evidence supporting the use of: Antler
For the health condition: Injuries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Antler, particularly deer antler, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for supporting recovery from injuries. It is believed to promote tissue repair, strengthen bones, and enhance overall physical resilience. The traditional rationale is based on the concept that antler contains "jing" or vital essence, which is thought to nourish and regenerate the body, especially after trauma or physical exertion. However, the scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited. While some modern studies have investigated antler extracts for their potential to influence cartilage repair, inflammation, and healing processes, most of this research is preliminary, often conducted on animals, and results are inconclusive for humans. There is no robust clinical evidence to confirm that antler supplements significantly enhance recovery from injuries. Thus, while its use is justified by a rich tradition, especially in East Asian medical practices, the current scientific validation remains weak, and effectiveness for treating injuries has not been firmly established.
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bamboo
bayberry
beeswax
Indian frankincense
bovine
bromelain
chymotrypsin
collagen
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
dandelion
dog rose
dyer’s woad root
endo-peptidase
exo-peptidase
fungal protease
ginger
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-glutamine
l-proline
licorice root
spruce
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
papain
protease
protein
purified silver
reishi mushroom
serratiopeptidase
silicon
trypsin
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
chickweed
typhonium
clerodendrum indicum
hedychium spicatum
chaff flower
boxthorne
yarrow
moss
myrrh
solomon's seal
amber
sheep's sorrel
wintergreen
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
abies spectabilis
geranium
arnica
Aralia
Avens
Asclepias cordifolia
akebia
Animal Tissue
Antler
Aquilegia viridiflora
Asiaticoside
Ardisia
Agave
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Albizia
Aconite
Ajuga
Aucubin
Anserina
Albumin
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Ampelopsis
Agonandra
Agrimonia pilosa
Acemannan
Acetylsalicylic acid
Abuta
Alkanna
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
Arani
Animal protein
Bee Propolis
Biopeptide
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Black spruce
Blackthorn
Bulnesia sarmientoi
Blubber oil
Blepharis
Black-Eyed Susan
Boswellic Acid
Beef Protein
Barleria
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Benzoin
Begonia fimbristipula
Banyan
Bletilla
Black root
Comfrey
Centella triterpenes
Calendula
Casearia esculenta
Common Monkey Flower
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Ceylon Leadwort
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
cypress
Cranesbill
Chinese Thoroughwax
Carlina
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Ceanothus integerrimus
Connective tissue growth factor
Cocklebur
Collinsonia
Castor Oil
Calyptridium umbellatum
Casearia sylvestris
Didymocarpus
Deer Root
Damulin A
Deer Velvet
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
Dwarf Nettle
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Davilla rugosa
Deerbrush
Epidermal Growth Factor
Erythropalum scandens
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Erodium cicutarium
Elk antler
Echinacea
Emu Oil
Euphorbia
Egg protein
Elastase
Oak
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Silk protein
Other health conditions supported by Antler
Aging (prevention)Arthritis
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Backache
Broken Bones
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Circulation (poor)
Convalescence
Debility
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Hemorrhoids
Infertility
Inflammation
Injuries
Menopause
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Post Partum Weakness
Prostatitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sex Drive (low)
Stress
Surgery (healing from)
Testosterone (low)
Wounds and Sores