Chinese medicines, most of which have been banned. So if you're an athlete here and you hear there are some potions that can make you better, don't trust that "going natural" will get you by. Here's a list of traditional medicines and what they supposedly do.

1. Deer Penis: Has been used to aid athletic recovery.
   
2. Mongolian Milk Vetch: This is a root that has been used to stimulate the immune system.
   
3. Deer Antler Powder: Has been used to promote bone and joint health.
    
4. Caterpillar Fungus: This is a concoction made out of the fungus that grows on caterpillar's carcass.
   
5. Bear Bile: Used as an anti-spasmodic and is also seen as a natural painkiller.
   
6. Rhinoceros Horn Powder: Believed to be able to reduce fevers and reveal the presence of poisons.
   
7. Gecko Tonic: The tail and the backbone of the lizard, which inhabits southern China, is used for strength and endurance. Taking this probably wouldn't help you save money on your car insurance.
   
8. Cicada Shell: The empty shell of the cicada, which it sheds every seven years is ground up. It is said to have sedative effects, but also reduces muscle spasms

Oh, the poor deer.

lol

 So... will they get you banned fromthe Olympics? That's the most important part.

J828:

 So... will they get you banned fromthe Olympics? That's the most important part.

It won't get me banned from the Olympics.  I'll be sitting at home in my recliner watching it on TV.  ;-)

Home remedies can be used without a RX.   Doesnt cost as much either.  No big pharmacy Co. Or Drug Co. to worry about.   No 10 yr. waiting period either while the Food and Drug adm.  checks it out or pretends to.  This stuff has been used for hundreds of years

yum-yum, they all sound delicious...if you're a gluton for punishment, that is  LOL

I have tried the Gecko Tonic and its yummy lol j/k