What kind of herbal tea is better for patients with kidney yang deficiency?

Generally speaking, kidney yang deficiency is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that refers to insufficient yang energy in the kidneys, leading to weakened warming and propelling functions of the kidneys. This deficiency may result in a series of cold and weakness symptoms throughout the body. Patients with kidney yang deficiency may benefit from drinking water infused with certain traditional Chinese herbs such as Chinese chive seeds (Jiu Cai Zi), Cornus fruit (Shan Zhu Yu), wolfberry fruit (Gou Qi Zi), Schisandra berries (Wu Wei Zi), and Cuscuta seeds (Tu Si Zi). A detailed explanation is as follows:

1. Chinese Chive Seeds (Jiu Cai Zi)

Chinese chive seeds have the function of warming and nourishing the liver and kidneys and invigorating yang energy while consolidating essence. Drinking water infused with Chinese chive seeds can help alleviate symptoms of impotence, premature ejaculation, and bedwetting caused by kidney yang deficiency. Infusions of Chinese chive seeds not only help warm and nourish kidney yang but also enhance kidney function, effectively improving symptoms associated with kidney yang deficiency.

2. Cornus Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu)

Cornus fruit has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys and consolidating and astringing kidney energy. Drinking water infused with Cornus fruit can treat various symptoms of kidney yang deficiency such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, bedwetting, and frequent urination. Infusions of Cornus fruit can not only warm kidney yang but also consolidate kidney energy, helping to reduce symptoms such as premature ejaculation and bedwetting caused by kidney yang deficiency.

3. Wolfberry Fruit (Gou Qi Zi)

Wolfberry fruit has a sweet taste and neutral nature, acting on the liver and kidney meridians. It functions to nourish the liver and kidneys, enrich essence, and improve vision. Drinking water infused with wolfberry fruit can help alleviate symptoms caused by kidney yang deficiency, including physical exhaustion, seminal insufficiency, soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, and impotence with premature ejaculation. Infusions of wolfberry fruit not only help warm kidney yang but also nourish liver blood, thereby improving symptoms associated with both kidney yang deficiency and liver blood deficiency.

4. Schisandra Berries (Wu Wei Zi)

Schisandra berries have a sour and sweet taste and a warm nature, acting on the lung, heart, and kidney meridians. They function to astringe and consolidate, invigorate qi, promote body fluid production, nourish the kidneys, and calm the mind. Drinking water infused with Schisandra berries can help alleviate symptoms caused by kidney yang deficiency, such as nocturnal emission, involuntary ejaculation, bedwetting, and frequent urination. Infusions of Schisandra berries can also invigorate qi and promote body fluid production, improving spontaneous sweating and night sweats caused by kidney qi deficiency.

5. Cuscuta Seeds (Tu Si Zi)

Cuscuta seeds have a sweet taste and warm nature, acting on the kidney meridian. They function to nourish the kidneys, consolidate essence, nourish the liver, and improve vision. Drinking water infused with Cuscuta seeds can assist in treating symptoms of kidney yang deficiency such as soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, impotence, premature ejaculation, and bedwetting. Infusions of Cuscuta seeds are effective in alleviating symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees and blurred vision caused by kidney yang deficiency.

It is recommended to maintain a regular routine, go to bed early and rise early, and ensure sufficient sleep, which helps nourish the kidneys and consolidate yang energy. At the same time, it is important to adjust clothing appropriately according to climate changes to avoid colds or exposure to cold.