Study of the influence of chinese herbal medicine on athletes body function

Introduction

"Changbai Jingxianling" is manufactured by various Chinese herbal medications. The recipe and the ingredients of "Changbai Jingxianling " originate from a famous doctor of ancient imperial government of China.
The purpose of the present study was to document the effects of " Changbai Jingxianling" in various physiological and biochemical indices in athletes.

Methods

Twelve track and field athletes and twelve bicycle athletes were administered the "Changbai Jingxianling " liquid. The physiological and biochemical indexes were measured before, 15, 30, and 45 days after administration of the medication. The athletes received the "Changbai Jingxianling " liquid twice daily (20 ml in the morning and 20ml in the afternoon) for 45 days. During the course of the medication, the athletes trained normally, did not take any other nourishing medicine, and did not modified their diet. The physiological and biochemical indexes measured were: Hemoglobin (Hb), Testosterone (Te), Creatine Kinase (CK), Blood Urea (Bu), and cardiac output (CO).

Results

After consuming the medication for 15 days, 30 days and 45 days, the athletes’ Hb was increased from 13.5 ± 1.4 g/ dl (baseline) to 14.1 ± 1.7 g/ dl, 14.5 ± 1.9 and 14.6± 2.0g/ dl, respectively. Hb increased in 84.3% of all the athletes that received the medication. Te increased from 4.5 ± 1.7ng/ dl (baseline) to 5.0 ± 1.9ng/ dl, 5.3 ± 2.0, and 5.5± 2.3ng/ dl, respectively. CO increased from 98.5 ± 21.3ml/beat (baseline) to 110.5 ± 25.3ml/beat, 117.2 ± 28.7ml/beat, and 121.8 ± 29.3ml/beat, respectively. CK decreased from 432 ± 62U/L before to 378±56U/L, 356±52U/L, and 337±49U/L. Bu decreased from 7.8±2.3mmol/L before, to 7.3±2.2mmol/L, 6.8±1.8mmol/L, and 6.7±1.8mmol/L. Furthermore, following administration of " Changbai Jingxianling" for 15 days, the athletes’ indexes measured improved, the athletes experienced a decrease or a delay in fatigue, and the physical power and exercise performance of the athletes improved.

Conclusion

The results of this study showed that "Changbai Jingxianling" consumption: a) can increase the athlete’s Hb, Te, and Co, and b) can decrease CK and Bu, the body metabolites, preventing fatigue.