Table 3 Herbs commonly used in body building [14]
From: Multi-organ damage induced by anabolic steroid supplements: a case report and literature review
Herb | Reason for use |
|---|---|
Arctic rose (Rhodiola crenulata) | Adaptogenic, enhances endurance and strength |
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) | Adaptogenic, enhances endurance and strength |
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) | Adaptogenic, enhances endurance and strength |
Wild oats (Avena sativa) | Increases testosterone (anabolic effects) |
Saw palmetto berries (Serenoa repens) | Testosterone-like effects |
Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) | Central nervous system stimulant, enhances endurance, strength and body fat loss |
Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) | Alpha adrenergic agonist, potentiates caffeine and ephedrine effects, increases male performance |