Recklessly replenishing kidney essence nearly cost him his life! The kidney is not a trash can. Never follow his example and stuff everything into it!

Mr. Chen, 45 years old, is the owner of a company. Though his company isn't large, it is run quite well. To outsiders, he appears dashing in his suit and full of vigor. However, only Mr. Chen himself knows that over the past year, his body has become like an aging "engine," increasingly unable to drive the functioning of his organs and tissues, especially his declining potency in that aspect.

Last month was his birthday, which should have been a perfect day for the couple to rekindle romance, but it turned unpleasant due to his "failure." His wife had prepared a romantic dinner and carefully arranged a themed room for intimacy. Under the warm, yellow light, she wore a seductive nightgown, her eyes shimmering with barely contained anticipation. However, Mr. Chen was embarrassed to find that his little brother, which should have been "standing at attention," showed no response at all. The smile on his wife's face instantly froze, and the light in her eyes gradually faded. That night, she seemed hesitant to speak, eventually turning her back to him in silence. For an entire month afterward, she slept facing away from him. That unspoken disappointment was like a thorn, deeply piercing Mr. Chen's self-esteem, making him unable to hold his head high and turning the atmosphere at home oppressive.

Blindly Tonicating the Kidneys Nearly Cost Him His Life

Although he really wanted to see a doctor, the thought of possibly running into someone he knew and exposing his "embarrassing problem" held him back. Additionally, he worried that if any serious issues were found, it would only add to his family's concerns. After much hesitation, Mr. Chen never mustered the courage to take that step. Eventually, he stumbled upon an online post by a netizen sharing a "time-honored virility formula." It claimed that boiling and consuming herbs like seahorse and Epimedium could tonify the kidneys, and when combined with a special "Actinolite powder" provided by the poster, the effects were said to be excellent—capable of rejuvenating the "little brother."

Mr. Chen quickly researched and found that herbs like seahorse and Epimedium are indeed commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for kidney tonification. Convinced, he immediately ordered the materials and started brewing and drinking the concoction daily. Initially, the effects were noticeable—after taking the medicine, he felt as if a fire had been ignited inside him, with desires stronger than ever before. His wife even remarked that he seemed "like a completely different person." During that time, it felt as though he had truly regained the confidence and vitality of his youth. However, the good times didn't last. After nearly two weeks of continuous consumption, something felt off. He began experiencing symptoms like night sweats on his palms, headaches, and palpitations.

One evening, Mr. Chen even felt severe chest pain and nearly fainted. Fortunately, he went to the hospital promptly. After emergency examinations, doctors diagnosed him with severe hypotension and intervened with timely medication, preventing more serious issues.

Why might blindly tonifying Yang lead to the discovery of hypotension?

Many mistakenly believe that "enhancing virility means boosting energy" and think that taking kidney-tonifying medications can improve the issue. However, they overlook the key factor of "targeted treatment." Recklessly supplementing without proper diagnosis is not only ineffective but can also disrupt bodily functions and even trigger serious health crises. The core reason Mr. Chen was diagnosed with severe hypotension lies in the mismatch between "blindly using strong medications to tonify Yang" and his own physical constitution:

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Mr. Chen has a constitution characterized by "Qi deficiency combined with Yang deficiency." This type of constitution requires gentle Qi supplementation and moderate Yang tonification. However, the ingredients he used—sea horse (Hippocampus), horny goat weed (Epimedium), and actinolite (Yang Qi Shi)—are all highly potent, pure Yang medicinal herbs. This is akin to adding an "intense fire" to the body. Like cooking over a fire that is too strong, it can dry out and crack the pot. Blindly using powerful medications to tonify Yang can disturb the balance of Qi and blood, leading to dysfunction of the organs and eventually causing severe hypotension.

From a Western medical perspective, this type of aphrodisiac herb strongly stimulates the cardiovascular system: for example, the active components in Epimedium have a vasodilating effect. When blood vessels dilate, the lumen widens, resistance to blood flow decreases, and blood circulates more easily, causing blood pressure to drop. Mr. Chen, a 45-year-old business owner, often stayed up late and socialized for work, which may have already compromised his vascular regulation. Under the intense stimulation of the potent herbs, his heart load dramatically increased, leading to severe symptoms like chest pain and blacking out due to low blood pressure. Had he sought medical attention any later, it could even have triggered shock.

The doctor sternly warned: the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) are complex and may involve multiple factors such as atherosclerosis, declining testosterone levels, and high psychological stress. It cannot be simplistically attributed to "kidney deficiency." Blindly using powerful folk remedies to treat ED without identifying the underlying cause, like Mr. Chen did, not only fails to cure ED but also places an additional burden on vital organs like the heart, blood vessels, liver, and kidneys. This can lead to serious complications such as hypotension and arrhythmia—essentially "gambling with one's health."

In reality, the misconception about kidney tonification that Mr. Chen fell into is a mistake made by 90% of men.

Misconception 1: Overemphasizing yang energy while ignoring yin fluid.

It is important to understand that insufficient performance in that area is closely related to kidney yang deficiency. Therefore, Mr. Chen's approach of using medication to tonify the kidney and boost yang is not incorrect. However, boosting yang is not about "igniting a fire" but about "strengthening the foundation." Blindly using potent tonics to enhance yang is essentially depleting one's vitality—a form of chronic suicide. As traditional Chinese medicine states, "In cases of kidney yang deficiency, the method should be to seek yang within yin." To address kidney yang deficiency, it is not enough to solely tonify kidney yang; one must also nourish kidney yin. Focusing exclusively on tonifying kidney yang may lead to excessive intensity and rigidity.

Misconception Two: Considering improved desire as a sign of good kidney-tonifying effects.

When choosing potent tonic drugs to nourish the body during periods of low libido, it is indeed possible to see temporary improvements in desire. This is because these strong tonics have intense medicinal properties that forcefully "stoke the fire" in the body. However, this fire is essentially "deficiency fire," and without adequate kidney yang to sustain it, it can easily deplete the body’s resources, leading to burnout and harming overall health.

Scientific kidney yang tonification emphasizes the importance of balancing both yin and yang!

The essence of scientifically tonifying kidney yang lies in "balancing both yin and yang, with a focus on strengthening yang." As stated in the *Huangdi Neijing* (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic): "Yin resides within, serving as the foundation for yang; yang acts externally, as the functional expression of yin." A commonly used clinical remedy, the Eight-Ingredient Kidney-Benefiting Pill, is a proprietary Chinese medicine that both nourishes and strengthens yang while also replenishing yin and blood. Derived from classical formulas, it is based on modifications of "Shenxiao Wan" and "Yougui Wan," and functions to warm yang, tonify the kidneys, nourish blood, and replenish essence.

The eight ingredients in Bawel Yi Shen Wan are composed of eight premium herbs. Among them, the silkworm moth helps regulate sex hormone levels, improve erectile dysfunction, and enhance sexual desire, while epimedium strengthens kidney function and enhances male potency, increasing erection hardness and endurance. Rehmannia glutinosa, Chinese yam, and Chinese angelica root nourish yin and blood, replenishing essence and marrow. Data indicate that its efficacy rate reaches 77.1%, which is comparable to that of sildenafil. However, the incidence of side effects is only 1.94%, significantly lower than the 28.4% associated with Western medications. Furthermore, Bawel Yi Shen Wan does not contain sugars or ingredients that elevate blood pressure or blood lipid levels, making it a more suitable kidney-tonifying medication for individuals with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or hyperglycemia.

Generally, taking two bottles can help improve erection hardness and endurance, address low sexual desire, and alleviate symptoms such as lower back and leg pain, excessive sweating, and chills caused by kidney deficiency. However, to achieve steady improvements in sexual function and overall health, systematic, phased treatment is recommended. On one hand, following the suggested intake of four bottles allows for cumulative and sustained effects, gradually enhancing reproductive function and physical condition, while avoiding fluctuations in effectiveness after short-term results. On the other hand, compared to purchasing single bottles multiple times, the four-bottle package offers better cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal choice for medium- to long-term health maintenance.

When men encounter "flaccidity," most will plunge headfirst into the misconception of kidney tonification, believing that "the more aggressively you supplement, the stronger your ability becomes." In reality, tonifying the kidneys and boosting yang is like simmering soup—it doesn’t require intense heat but rather a gentle, slow simmer. Otherwise, it’s easy to damage the kidneys and harm the body, as deficiency cannot withstand excessive supplementation. Following his doctor’s advice, Mr. Chen took Bawei Yishen Wan (Eight Ingredient Kidney-Benefiting Pill), and after a period of conditioning, his ability in that area improved significantly, and his wife’s affection for him returned to what it was before. I hope everyone can find the right scientific approach, use Chinese patent medicines to precisely tonify the kidneys and boost yang, restore what was lost, and return to a youthful state as soon as possible!