What are the benefits and effects of dodder? More than just boosting yang and treating kidney deficiency

Dodder has appeared in quite a few literary works and games, so I believe everyone is probably familiar with it. Dodder is an annual parasitic herbaceous plant. But few people may know that dodder is also a Chinese herbal medicine. Now let me introduce dodder's benefits and effects as well as its contraindications~

1. The benefits and effects of dodder

1. Boosting yang and tonifying the kidneys

Just like the epimedium introduced in the previous article. Dodder is also a miraculous medicine for boosting yang. But dodder is somewhat warm in nature. It is more suitable for the elderly and children. It is mainly used to treat kidney deficiency and weak waist

2. Consolidating essence and improving sperm

Besides tonifying the kidneys. When used together with eucommia, dodder can also treat impotence, improve sperm quality. It can also treat premature ejaculation. It is a rare yang-boosting medicinal material in men's eyes

3. Lowering blood sugar and blood lipids

Of course, dodder does more than just boost yang. It can reduce and prevent the development of diabetes. It can lower blood sugar levels in the body. It can also release free fatty acids, accelerating the breakdown of fat, thereby lowering blood lipids

4. Calming the fetus

Since dodder tonifies the kidneys, it has a fetus-calming effect. Many cases of fetal movement, habitual miscarriage, and miscarriage are partly caused by kidney deficiency. So it can calm the fetus.

2. Contraindications of dodder

1. Those with excessive liver fire should take it with caution

2. Those with strong sexual function. Those with strong yang should take it with caution

3. Those with dry and knotted stools should take it with caution

Alright, that is the introduction to the benefits and effects of dodder. Is everyone clear now~