What are the functions and benefits of Dodder Seeds?

The main functions and effects of Dodder Seeds include tonifying yang and nourishing yin, strengthening essence and reducing urination, improving eyesight, and stopping diarrhea. It is recommended to take it under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind medication. Here are the details:

1. Tonifying Yang and Nourishing Yin

Dodder Seeds have a neutral nature, a pungent and sweet taste, and are associated with the Kidney meridian. Therefore, they can tonify the Kidney and strengthen yang. Taking Dodder Seeds under the guidance of a doctor can also be used to treat impotence, seminal emission, and other related conditions. They are often used in combination with other Chinese herbal medicines such as Dipsacus Root and Eucommia Bark.

2. Strengthening Essence and Reducing Urination

Dodder Seeds can tonify yang and nourish yin, directly entering the Kidney meridian to strengthen essence and reduce urination. Therefore, they can be used in combination with Deer Antler and Mantidis Ovipositorium to treat incomplete urination. If used for seminal emission with white discharge, they can be paired with White Poria and Stone Lotus Seed.

3. Improving Eyesight and Stopping Diarrhea

Dodder Seeds are associated with the Liver and Spleen meridians, able to replenish qi, improve eyesight, and nourish essence. They can be used to treat dim vision due to Liver and Kidney deficiency and diarrhea caused by Spleen and Kidney yang deficiency. Pairing them with Lotus Seed and Plantain Seed may enhance their effects. During medication, if you do not follow the doctor's advice and experience symptoms such as heatiness or constipation due to blind medication, you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying treatment. In daily life, it is also important to avoid eating cold and stimulating foods such as ice cream and hot pot, as they may affect the effectiveness of the medication.