What are the benefits of Psoralea corylifolia?
Disease description:
Kidney deficiency; I've heard that Psoralea corylifolia (Bu Gu Zhi) can tonify the kidneys, but I'd like to know exactly what benefits it offers?
Psoralea corylifolia is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb. It nourishes the liver, which is an important organ for regulating whole-body metabolism. Psoralea corylifolia can improve liver function, regulate hepatic metabolism, and enhance the liver's resistance to disease. It also tonifies the kidneys and strengthens vital energy; the kidneys being essential organs for maintaining the body's fluid balance. This herb improves kidney function, regulates fluid homeostasis, and enhances renal disease resistance. Additionally, Psoralea corylifolia promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis by enhancing blood flow, eliminating toxins from the bloodstream, and thereby achieving the effect of activating blood and resolving stasis.