Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I think you may be right as to the problem with damp heat bi... I would look at the energetics of those CM diet books that recommend soaking pig ones for 2 weeks and drinking the soup to see how glucosamine might be best used. My thoughts are that is best for liver blood, yin and kidney deficiencies rather than dampness. doug a little description from the netscape search.... Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) occur naturally in the body. The glucosamine used in supplements is typically derived from the shells of crabs although a corn source is also available. Glucosamine is available in a variety of chemical forms, such as glucosamine hydrochloride and glucosamine sulfate. These vary in terms of the amount of actual glucosamine available for use in the body from an equal weight of each form (See ConsumerTip™ for Glucosamine for more information). Chondroitin sulfate is generally derived from cow cartilage, but porcine (pig) and even chicken cartilage has been used and algae are another potential source. MSM is synthetically produced. , " heylaurag " <heylaurag@h...> wrote: > > Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows the energetics of glucosamine? I > have a patient with dampheat related pain who is takign it, and I am > wondering if it is warming and might be aggravating her pain. > > Thanks! > > Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 My understanding is that deer antler contains a higher quality of glucosamine than is found in the glucosamine bought in health food stores, which is often from crab shells. Maybe this will give you an energetic picture from OM point of view. Patrick D. Holiman http://www.acu-polarity.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Interesting--so it has tonifying aspects? I had thought it was just a wind damp herb, but if it is also tonifying I can see why people do well with it. Anyone have a sense of whether it is more warming or cooling? From this information it sounds like it is warming. Chinese Medicine , acupolarity-holistic wrote: > > My understanding is that deer antler contains a higher quality of glucosamine than is found in the glucosamine bought in health food stores, which is often from crab shells. Maybe this will give you an energetic picture from OM point of view. > > Patrick D. Holiman > > http://www.acu-polarity.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Don't know about temp, but it seems like it should nourish Kd and Lv Yin since it has an affinity for the joints and sinews and builds substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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