What Chinese medicine can nourish the kidneys?

Men with poor kidney function generally have reduced sexual function, weak sexual desire, or are prone to sexual dysfunction such as impotence and premature ejaculation. Kidney tonification is very important for many men, especially kidney tonification with medicine. Because Western medicine often has side effects, Chinese medicine has become a popular choice, but many people are not clear about the specific conditions under which kidney-tonifying medicines can be used. So, what are the Chinese medicines that can nourish the kidneys? Let’s take a closer look below.

It has the functions of replenishing kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, strengthening tendons and bones, etc. It is used for impotence and premature ejaculation caused by insufficient kidney yang and deficiency of essence and blood, infertility due to uterine coldness in women, frequent urination, pain in the waist and knees, and weakness of tendons and bones. Among the finished medicines, deer antler is the main ingredient, including Ginseng, Antler and Sanshen Powder, Guilingji, and Guiling Pills. According to modern research, deer antler contains hormones, gelatin, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, etc., which have androgen-like effects, can enhance gonad function, enhance body metabolism, eliminate fatigue; promote the regeneration of ulcers and wounds, accelerate healing, and promote the healing of fractures. This product is mostly in the form of pills or powders, with each dosage being 0.6g to 3g.

Yam

Clears heat and detoxifies. It is used to treat fever caused by febrile diseases, bloody diarrhea due to heat toxins, carbuncles, swellings, scrofula, and hemorrhoids.

Epimedium

Nourish kidney yang, strengthen muscles and bones, and eliminate rheumatism. Used for impotence and spermatorrhea, weakness of muscles and bones, rheumatic pain, numbness and cramps; and menopausal hypertension.

Cinnamon

Replenish Yuan Yang, warm the spleen and stomach, eliminate accumulated cold, and unclog blood vessels. It is used to treat deficiency of fire in the gate of life, cold limbs and weak pulse, loss of yang, collapse, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and floating of false yang.

Eucommia ulmoides

Nourishes the liver and kidneys, strengthens the tendons and bones, and stabilizes the fetus. It is used to treat sore waist and spine, weak feet and knees, residual urine, wetness and itching under the genitals, miscarriage, fetal movement disorder, and high blood pressure.

Cistanche deserticola

It has the effects of nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, moistening the intestine and promoting bowel movements. It is used for impotence and premature ejaculation, infertility due to uterine coldness in women, leucorrhea and metrorrhagia, sequelae of polio, as well as the frail elderly, and constipation due to dry intestines after illness and childbirth. According to modern research, Cistanche contains trace amounts of bioalkali and crystalline neutral substances, which can enhance the function of the pituitary-adrenal cortex system and promote antibody formation. The daily dosage of this product is 10g-30g

Cuscuta

It has the effects of nourishing the kidney and replenishing essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight. It is used for symptoms such as low back and knee pain, spermatorrhea, diabetes, urinary incontinence, and blurred vision. Among the ready-made medicines such as the Zibu Jianshen Pills and the Wuzi Yanzong Pills, Cuscuta seed is one of the main ingredients. According to modern research, Cuscuta australis contains glycosides and vitamin A-like substances. Animal experiments have shown that it has the effects of uterine contraction and anti-diuresis. The daily dosage of this product is 10 grams to 15 grams of decoction.

After knowing which Chinese medicines can nourish the kidneys, you can use these medicines as a way to maintain your health and thus enhance your sexual function. However, Chinese medicine may not be able to solve kidney problems 100%. It depends on the specific results. For example, kidney deficiency requires different methods for yang deficiency and yin deficiency, and the solutions must be more targeted.