Posted by linkadge on April 28, 2005, at 9:07:58
In reply to Re: Who prescribes selegeline, posted by sl on April 27, 2005, at 23:47:20
I didn't pick fo-ti cause it was listed as an antidepressant, I just did some extensive searching for herbs with MAO-B inhibitory activity.
Fo-Ti came at the top of the list. In a few studies inhibtion of 80% was noted.
I think this herb is primarily used these days for anti-aging. Which is funny, since the MAO-B inhibitor selegeline is also used for anti-aging.
I have tried the two separately, thinking along the same lines as you have. There is a clear cut difference.
DLPA alone raises my heart rate for perhaps 1/2 hour. If I take 2-3 grams of fo-ti beforehand, then the effect lasts all day.
The fo-ti itself also seems to give me better muscle co-ordination. When I play the piano, my jaw is always clenched tight. After the fo-ti Its like I have controll of how I want each of my muscles to behave.
Regards,
Linkadge
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