What are the kidney-tonifying foods for men?

The kidney's essence can be divided into two aspects, kidney yin and kidney yang, in terms of function. Kidney yin and kidney yang are interdependent and mutually restrained to maintain the dynamic balance of the human body. When this balance is destroyed, pathological changes such as kidney yin and kidney yang being weak or strong will occur. Clinically, kidney yin deficiency is more common than yang deficiency. Therefore, the concept that tonifying the kidney is strengthening yang is a certain misunderstanding. The manifestations of kidney yang deficiency are pale or dark complexion, sore waist and knees, cold limbs, mental fatigue, and general weakness; men suffer from impotence and premature ejaculation, women are infertile, and sexual desire decreases.

Cistanche deserticola

Sweet and salty in taste, warm in nature. It has the effects of nourishing kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, and moistening the intestines. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: Cistanche deserticola nourishes the gate of life, nourishes kidney qi, and replenishes essence and blood. It is a tonic for men with cold and heavy Dan Yuan deficiency, and for women with Chong Ren disorder and untreated Yin Qi. It is warm but not hot, nourishing but not harsh, slow but not dry, smooth but not laxative, so it is called calm. Cistanche deserticola can be used as both medicine and food. Modern medicine has proven that Cistanche deserticola is rich in various amino acids, trace elements needed by the human body. It has the effects of enhancing resistance and resisting fatigue. At the same time, it can enhance the sexual ability of humans and animals. It has a great tonic effect on male sexual organs such as the kidney, testicles, penis, and cavernous body. The quality of Cistanche deserticola in Alxa Badain Jaran is the best.

Yam

It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is a "top-grade" medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to its lung-tonifying and spleen-strengthening effects, it can also benefit the kidneys and replenish essence. For example, Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty pointed out that yam "benefits the kidney qi and strengthens the spleen and stomach." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also states: "Yam can strengthen the spleen and replenish deficiency, nourish essence and strengthen the kidneys, treat all kinds of deficiency and damage, and cure five fatigues and seven injuries." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says: "Yam can replenish the kidneys and replenish essence. If the essence is sufficient, the yin will be strong, the eyes will be bright, and the ears will be sharp. All top-grade medicines should be taken for a long time, for a lifetime or for a few years, and they can complement the five grains to nourish people and achieve longevity." Therefore, people with kidney deficiency should eat it regularly.

Perch

It is also called flower perch and perch fish. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It can nourish the spleen and stomach, as well as the liver and kidney, and benefit the tendons and bones. Ancient Chinese medical books record: "Perch is sweet and mild in taste, and is suitable for the spleen and stomach. The kidney governs the bones, and the liver governs the tendons. The flavor belongs to the yin, and it is generally attributed to the internal organs. It benefits the yin of the two internal organs, so it can benefit the tendons and bones." "Jia Ku Ben Cao" believes that: "Perch is good for people to eat more, and it is especially good to make grasshoppers." It is suitable for those with liver and kidney yin deficiency, or spleen deficiency and weak stomach.

Beef bone marrow

It has the effects of moistening the lungs, nourishing the kidneys, and benefiting the marrow. The Compendium of Materia Medica says that it can "moisten the lungs and nourish the kidneys, moisturize the muscles, and brighten the face." It is especially suitable for those with kidney deficiency, emaciation, and loss of essence and blood.

Sea Cucumber

It is warm in nature, salty in taste, and has a soft texture, but it can replenish the kidney's yang energy, and is a product that replenishes both kidney yin and kidney yang. For example, "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "Sea cucumber replenishes the kidney and improves essence, strengthens yang and cures impotence." "Sui Xi Ju Food Recipe" also says that it "nourishes yin and strengthens yang." Therefore, people with kidney deficiency should eat it. Sea cucumber contains rich arginine, known as the arginine tycoon. Arginine is the main component of male sperm cells, which has the function of improving the conduction of brain and gonadal nerve function, slowing down gonadal aging, and improving erectile ability.

Corn

Also known as millet and barley. It can nourish kidney qi. "Millet nourishes kidney qi" is mentioned in "Ming Yi Bie Lu" and "Dian Nan Ben Cao". Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty also said: "Millet is the grain of kidney. It is suitable for people with kidney disease. Cooking porridge and eating it can benefit Dantian and replenish deficiency."

In addition, people with kidney deficiency should also eat turtle meat, pigeon meat, pork, soft-shelled turtle, gecko, lotus seeds, pine nuts, shepherd's purse, leek, royal jelly, ganoderma, bird's nest, donkey hide gelatin, rehmannia root, sutchuenensis, cistanche deserticola, etc., and eat a few wolfberries together. The condition can be cured in a few months. Animal kidneys: Eating animal kidneys has the function of nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence, which is a concrete manifestation of the theory of "using organs to nourish organs" in traditional Chinese medicine. Because it contains rich protein, fat, multiple vitamins and some rare trace elements, it has both nourishing and strengthening effects.