Deer Velvet, a TCM's View

Deer velvet is a Kidney and Liver tonic. Deer velvet is regarded as the most potent of all substances that tonify the yang energy of the Kidneys. Deer velvet is an important blood tonic. Deer velvet is also a Shen tonic, i.e. it strengthens the brain functions and improves mental powers.

In TCM, the Kidneys are the root of life. They are strongly associated with both vitality and longevity. The Kidneys control the skeleton and all related tissues. Deer velvet is widely used as the primary herb for numerous bone and joint problems. Since the Kidneys control reproduction and fertility, deer velvet is also regarded as a sexual tonic. The Kidneys also give us will and courage.

The Liver stores and purify blood, which is similar to the Western view of the liver. In TCM, the Liver also controls the peripheral nervous system, which includes all nerves that emanate from the central nervous system. The Liver nourishes the tendons and ligaments, thus the Liver and the Kidneys play a joint role in maintaining strong skeletal integrity. Finally, strong Liver energy is manifested as creativity, ambition and motivation.

Deer velvet has always been used to help build blood and improve circulation. An increase in red blood cells will lead to an increased oxygen uptake on a cellular level, leading to increased energy and vitality. Increased white blood cells is associated with a strong immune system. Improved circulation is also considered to benefit the Heart. Top

Traditional Use of Deer Velvet

Deer velvet is widely believed in the Orient to strengthen all aspects of a person's life. It has been been used for centuries by men and women, young and old.

For people of all ages, deer velvet benefits the bones, joints and muscles. It has strong rejuvenating properties and is often used to help the body recover from injuries. Deer velvet is traditionally used to treat anemia and other blood-related problems. Deer velvet improves vitality and strength. It helps boost the immune system, helping the body resist all types of harmful bacteria and viruses.

For children and young people, deer velvet helps in the proper development of bones, teeth and hair. It also strengthens the central nervous system, aids in brain development and sexual maturation. Deer velvet is believed to help children grow to their full potential. Deer velvet helps improve concentration and is often used by Asian students while preparing for examinations.

For young adults to middle-aged individuals, deer velvet is often used to support healthy bones and flexible joints. Many bone and joint problems start to manifest themselves as one gets older due to a weakening of the Kidney yang energy. It should be emphasized that there is no easy solution to these problems. The problems develop slowly over time and it often takes time for one to get better. Prevention is always the best option when it comes to your bones and joints.

Sexual functions may also be affected and deer velvet can also help. A sexual tonic such as deer velvet is much more than an aphrodisiac. Deer velvet helps fortify sexual functioning, intensifying the pleasure of sexuality and helping eliminate the roots of sexual dysfunction, frustration and anxiety. Deer velvet is not a quick fix solution. Instead, it is first and foremost a tonic to improve overall health. Sexual health comes naturally when one is physically healthy.

For the senior members of our society, deer velvet is used to build strength and power. Long-term use of deer velvet helps rebuild deep life force, preserve youthfulness and even reverse aging. In the Orient, longevity is a major goal in life. Tonic herbs are especially valued as potent weapons against the physical and mental effects of aging. Deer velvet, along with panax ginseng and the ganoderma mushroom, are the most popular longevity herbs.

Deer velvet is a popular component of numerous Chinese patent medicines. A recent survey showed that these deer velvet products are mostly energy, blood and sexual tonics. Deer velvet can cost as much as better quality ginseng and thus, these products usually contain small quantities of deer velvet combined with other tonic herbs. However, deer velvet can also be used alone. Top

Deer Velvet compared to other Tonic Herbs

Tonic herbs are extremely valuable substances and are all considered as valuable in their own right. Some tonic herbs are very expensive because they are hard to find or difficult to grow. For an annual harvest of a few kilos of fresh deer velvet, a stag must be kept healthy and strong all year round. Panax ginseng must be at least 6 years old to have some tonic value and it is a very difficult crop to grow. Other tonic herbs are much cheaper, but are still able to deliver immense health benefits.

As with all products, prices also depend on quality. The best deer velvet are harvested at the right time from healthy deer. The best wild panax ginseng is much too expensive for most people. Heaven-grade farmed ginseng can still command a very high price. But ginseng that fails to make the grade are often sold at much lower prices for commercial products. Astragalus, a potent immune system booster, and lycium fruits, a natural source of powerful antioxidants, can be consumed regularly without causing a dent in the budget.

Aside from deer velvet, other potent Kidney yang tonics include cordyceps (a fungus that grows on caterpillars), gecko lizards and sea dragons (a type of seahorse). Epimedium is the only major Kidney yang tonic of plant origin. Panax ginseng is a highly potent yang herb that benefits the spleen and lungs, while ganoderma provides a wide range of health benefits to most organs. They are both extremely valuable, but the health benefits they provide is different from that of deer velvet and other Kidney yang tonics.

By definition, all tonic herbs are extremely safe. Thus, one can always try several tonic herbs at any one time. Tonic herbs are not drugs and one should not expect quick results. However, the result of long-term use is a permanent improvement in health. Be sure to choose the best quality tonic herbs that you can find as inferior herbs will not deliver the expected health benefits. Top

Stagland Deer Velvet, a Whole Food Supplement

Stagland deer velvet capsule is a whole food supplement, containing 100% pure premium NZ deer velvet powder. While most Western dietary supplements are isolates of individual nutrients, the Chinese have traditionally consume their tonic herbs as a whole food. The entire herb is dried and consumed as a powder, or otherwise extracted whole in alcohol or boiled with other herbs.

Whole food supplements are no different from food. They contain all the bioactive components of the original herb or substance. Numerous studies have suggested that the body is better adapted to absorbing nutrients from whole food supplements than from concentrated forms of individual nutrients. That's because whole food supplements, like food, contain a variety of nutrients needed for efficient absorption.

Stagland deer velvet is produced using a chemical-free process. No preservative is used or needed as whole dried herbs naturally retain their potency for many years