Is Liuwei Dihuang Pills really effective in treating impotence?

Everyone has heard of the famous Liuwei Dihuang Pills. It can nourish the kidneys, strengthen teeth and nourish the vital energy. Most people will consider it when choosing tonic medicine. The main function of Liuwei Dihuang Pills is to nourish the kidneys and enhance the function of the kidneys. Since the function of Liuwei Dihuang Pills is to nourish the kidneys, and everyone knows the key between kidney function and male function, then can Liuwei Dihuang Pills treat impotence?

1. Pharmacological function of Liuwei Dihuang Pills in treating impotence:

Liuwei Dihuang Wan is a common Chinese patent medicine, mainly composed of six herbs: Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis (processed), Paeonia suffruticosa, Chinese yam, Poria cocos, and Rhizoma Cibotii. It has the effects of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney. Modern medical research shows that Liuwei Dihuang Wan also has the effects of enhancing immunity, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-hypothermia, hypoxia tolerance, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, improving kidney function, promoting metabolism, and having a strong strengthening effect.

2. The efficacy of Liuwei Dihuang Pills in treating impotence:

Chinese medicine experts point out that Liuwei Dihuang Wan should not be taken casually. It is not a male enhancement drug, nor can it be taken as a health supplement. Many people think that Liuwei Dihuang Wan can "tonify the kidneys" and "strengthen male sexual function", and even use it as a health supplement. In clinical practice, many people take it incorrectly, resulting in adverse consequences.

3 Precautions for using Liuwei Dihuang Pills:

Liuwei Dihuang Wan is a medicine, not a supplement. Medicines have clear indications, and their usage and dosage are also clearly specified. They should be selected in combination with traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation, and should not be judged only based on symptoms.

Even as a medicine, Liuwei Dihuang Wan has never been used clinically for "yang enhancement". It was originally used for pediatric developmental delay, and is now mainly used to treat kidney yin deficiency. It can be considered a "yin enhancement drug", but it is definitely not a "yang enhancement drug".

Male impotence is not necessarily caused by kidney deficiency. Even if it is kidney deficiency, it can be divided into yang deficiency, yin deficiency, essence deficiency, qi deficiency, etc., and cannot be treated with a single medicine. Liuwei Dihuang Pills is a medicine mainly for kidney yin deficiency. The medicinal properties are relatively mild and the yin-nourishing power is not strong enough. It is recommended to find a specialist doctor in a regular hospital to make a diagnosis before taking the medicine.