The Efficacy and Functions of Psoralea corylifolia and Its Methods of Consumption
Dec 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lihui
Introduction
Psoralea fruit is the mature fruit of the leguminous plant Psoralea corylifolia. It has a bitter taste and warm nature, and enters the spleen and kidney meridians. It functions to warm the yang of the spleen and kidneys, consolidate the spleen to stop bleeding, and enhance qi to relieve asthma. It is usually decocted in water for oral administration, or can be crushed and made into pills. It is used to treat sexual dysfunction or even impotence caused by kidney yang deficiency, as well as symptoms such as cold pain in the lower back and knees, and cold sensation in the lower abdomen. It can be combined with Eucommia, walnut kernel, Aconite, Duzhong, and other herbs.
The fruit of Psoralea corylifolia is a type of herbal resin, relatively hard with longitudinal ridges, and is considered a valuable medicinal herb. What are the benefits, effects, and methods of using Psoralea corylifolia?
Benefits, Effects, and Methods of Using Psoralea corylifolia
Psoralea corylifolia refers to the mature fruit of the leguminous plant *Psoralea corylifolia*. It has a bitter taste and warm nature, and enters the spleen and kidney meridians. It functions to warm the yang of the spleen and kidneys, strengthen the spleen to stop bleeding, and invigorate qi to relieve asthma. It is typically decocted in water for oral use, or crushed and made into pills. It is commonly used to treat sexual dysfunction or even erectile dysfunction caused by kidney yang deficiency, as well as symptoms such as cold pain in the lower back and knees, and chills in the lower abdomen. It can be combined with herbs like Achyranthes root, walnut kernel, Aconite root, Eucommia bark, and others. For excessive urination, frequent urination, or urinary incontinence due to kidney deficiency, it may be used together with Hei Yao (Black Herba), Sang Piao Xiao (Ramulus Mori), Yi Zhi Ren (Alpinia oxyphylla seed), and菟丝子 (Dodder seed).
For treating early-morning diarrhea (Five O’Clock Diarrhea) caused by spleen-kidney yang deficiency, it can be combined with Evodia fruit, Schisandra berry, Myristica fragrans, Euryale seed, and Myrrh. In cases of insufficient kidney qi, it may be taken together with walnut kernel. However, since Psoralea corylifolia is warm and drying in nature, it should not be used by individuals with yin deficiency or those prone to constipation.
Psoralea corylifolia can also be used to treat vitiligo, a particularly stubborn skin condition in daily life. The herb Psoralea has shown significant therapeutic effects on this disease. It contains tyrosinase, which can be absorbed by the body to promote melanin production, thereby improving the color of depigmented areas. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness.
