Post Date April, 15 2023
Seven natural kidney tonifying foods help men regain their virility
1. Mulberry
Commonly known as mulberry. Cold in nature and sweet in taste, it has the effects of tonifying the liver, tonifying the kidneys, and nourishing yin. As stated in the "Diannan Materia Medica": "Mulberry benefits the kidneys and solidifies the essence, and if taken for a long time, it will darken the hair and brighten the eyes." Wang Mengying of the Qing Dynasty also said, "Mulberry nourishes the liver and kidneys, replenishes the blood, and promotes good walking." Therefore, for people with kidney deficiency, especially those with insufficient kidney yin, it is most suitable to eat.
2. Cowpea
Also known as rice beans or long beans. Mild in nature and sweet in taste, it can tonify the kidney and strengthen the spleen. In addition to those with spleen deficiency, it is also suitable for those with kidney deficiency to eat. It is most suitable for those with kidney deficiency, thirst reduction, ejaculation, white turbidity, or frequent urination. For women with vaginal discharge, it is best to eat. The Compendium of Materia Medica once recorded: "Cowpea can nourish qi, tonify the kidney and stomach, and generate essence." The Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Annals also said that it can "nourish yin and kidney, strengthen the spleen and stomach, treat vaginal discharge, white turbidity, and kidney deficiency and ejaculation
3. Sesame seed
Sesame Ganping has the effect of tonifying the liver and kidney, and nourishing the five organs. As recorded in the "Classic of Materia Medica", "Sesame has a peaceful odor, is not cold or hot, and is a good grain for tonifying the liver and kidney." Especially for people with kidney deficiency, such as waist soreness, weak legs, dizziness, tinnitus, dry hair, and early gray hair, and dry stools, it is most suitable to eat.
4. Chestnut
It has a sweet and warm taste, containing fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins, especially vitamin B, C, and carotene, which are higher in content than ordinary dried fruits. Chestnuts have the effect of tonifying the kidneys, and are most suitable for people with kidney deficiency, low back pain, and weak legs. Six to seven per day is enough.
5. Scallops
Also known as Jiangtaizhu. Due to its mild nature, sweet and salty taste, it can nourish the kidney and nourish yin. Therefore, it is recommended to eat it regularly for those with kidney yin deficiency. Wang Mengying, a Qing Dynasty food doctor, believed that "dried scallops can nourish the kidney, just like light vegetables." In the "Materia Medica Seeks Truth," it is also said to "nourish true yin," but in reality, it refers to the meaning of nourishing kidney yin.
6. Perch
Also known as sea bass or sea bass. It has a mild nature and a sweet taste, which can not only nourish the spleen and stomach, but also liver and kidney, and benefit muscles and bones. The Classic of Materia Medica once recorded: "Perch has a sweet and mild taste, and is suitable for the spleen and stomach. The kidney governs the bones, the liver governs the tendons, and the taste belongs to yin. It belongs to the internal organs and benefits the yin and qi of the two organs, so it can benefit the muscles and bones." The "Jiaku Materia Medica" believes: "Perch is pleasant to eat and is especially good as a grasshopper." It is suitable for those with liver and kidney yin deficiency or spleen deficiency and stomach weakness.
7. Dog meat
Dog meat not only has the function of tonifying the middle and tonifying qi, but also can warm the kidney and assist yang. Therefore, it is the most suitable food for those with insufficient kidney yang, weak waist and knees, or cold pain. According to the "Rihuazi Materia Medica", dog meat "nourishes the stomach, strengthens yang, warms the waist and knees, replenishes deficiency and fatigue, and benefits qigong." The "Compiled Essentials of the Medical Forest" also states: "Dog meat nourishes lung qi and solidifies kidney qi." Qing Dynasty physician Zhang Lu also said, "Dog meat is the most suitable food for people with lower yuan deficiency." Those with lower yuan deficiency, that is, kidney yang deficiency is weak, and life gate fire is also weakened.
