INCREASING FITNESS WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS

Background: Fitness is the state of the body does not experience significant fatigue after doingroutine activities. While in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fitness is defined as the goodcirculation of Qi-energy and Xue-blood that can cause the function of the organs of Zhang Fu torun well. Physical predisposition is influenced by various factors and assessed in various ways, oneof which is by measuring VO2 max calculated by doing cooper test that is running for 12 minuteson the track 400 meters. A person's VO2 max level indicates the level of physical fitness. Based onthe examination that has been done, the patient is exposed to excessive heat pathogens in theStomach, there are humid pathogens in the body, and Qi and Xue are not sufficient. Purpose: Tofind out the effect of acupuncture therapy and herbal administration in complementary traditionalmedicine on improving fitness. Method: To improve fitness is done acupuncture therapy andherbal therapy. Acupuncture therapy is performed at the Zusanli point (ST 36) and Sanyinjiao point (SP 6). Herbal therapy given during treatment is infusion of leaves Gotu Kola (Centellaasiatica (L). Urb) and Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.). To improve fitness, acupuncture therapywas performed 12 times in 4 stages of therapy. For herbal therapy infusa leaves Gotu Kola fresh asmuch as 2.5 grams and 2 grams of Liquorice, taken daily 3 times a day. Results: Acupuncture andherbal therapy that has been done for 26 days showed good results. This is evidenced by the resultsof copper test VO2 max increased 44.3% and no more complaints felt by patient. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy at the point of Zusanli (ST36), Sanyinjiao (SP6) accompanied by gotu kolaherbs (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb) and liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) can improve fitness.