Why is it said that "kidney deficiency leads to excessive desire, and spleen deficiency leads to excessive emotion"? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a profound understanding of the relationship between body and mind. The kidneys store essence and are responsible for containment. If kidney qi is insufficient and containment is weak, a person’s desires and wandering thoughts become more pronounced, leading to a lack of self-control. The spleen governs thought. If a person is constantly anxious, overly worried, or lost in wandering thoughts, it will deplete spleen qi. These two conditions often interact as both cause and effect, ultimately resulting in a state of mental confusion, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, and declining performance in intimate matters. Today, I’ll teach you about one Chinese patent medicine that can nourish the kidneys, strengthen the spleen, and boost yang.

Why does kidney deficiency lead to excessive desire and a lack of self-control?

Think of the kidneys as a "dam" inside the body. When the dam is strong, the water inside (essence) can be stored peacefully, flowing gently over time. If kidney deficiency occurs, the dam loosens, and even a slight disturbance causes the water to gush out. This is why many people with kidney deficiency, especially some male friends, often experience scattered thoughts, restless sleep at night, and are prone to "nocturnal emissions" or impulsive urges, even when physically weak. In such cases, simply suppressing these urges is ineffective—the dam needs to be repaired.

So what's the deal with spleen deficiency causing excessive emotionality and wandering thoughts?

The spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood production and are also responsible for "contemplation." If a person is constantly pondering one thing or another with very sensitive emotions, this drains the energy of the spleen and stomach. Conversely, individuals with spleen deficiency often have insufficient qi and blood, and their mental state is inadequately nourished, making them more prone to anxiety and depression. Many male friends who experience recurrent and unresponsive prostate issues often have severe accompanying anxiety, which necessitates a holistic approach to address both the physical and emotional aspects.

For this complex condition caused by liver and kidney deficiency and qi-blood depletion, there is a highly suitable Chinese patent medicine called Compound Nanwujia Oral Solution (Chinese patent medicine, not a health supplement).

First, it has the ability to strengthen the lower back and tonify the kidneys, showing excellent efficacy for men with deficiency in that area.

Looking at its ingredient list, one must keep a sharp eye—the principal medicinal here is Southern Acanthopanax Bark, along with Epimedium for warming the kidneys and invigorating yang. Southern Acanthopanax Bark can strengthen the muscles and bones and expel wind-dampness, while Epimedium can tonify kidney yang. These two herbs are like reinforcing the body's "dam" while adding fire to the body's "engine." They have significant symptomatic improvement and therapeutic effects on conditions such as liver and kidney insufficiency and qi-blood deficiency.

Second, it can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, improving emotional state.

In addition to the tonifying herbs, the formula ingeniously incorporates rape pollen, royal jelly, and honey. These components are not only rich in nutrients but, more importantly, can fortify the spleen, nourish the stomach, and harmonize qi and blood. When qi and blood are sufficient, a person's mental state improves. Clinically, it has been found that Compound Southern Acanthopanax Oral Solution can effectively treat prostatitis, largely because it alleviates the patient's anxiety and depressive states, restoring balance to both body and mind.

Finally, address both the symptoms and root causes with a proper approach to regulation.

For some friends dealing with functional issues like ED, sildenafil might be taken for emergencies. While Western medicine works quickly, it only addresses the symptoms. In such cases, it is recommended to start by taking it alongside sildenafil to address the immediate issue, while also leveraging the properties of the compound acanthopanax oral solution, which contains ingredients like Epimedium, to nourish and strengthen the body’s vitality. This way, by addressing both symptoms and root causes simultaneously, the overall effect can be improved.

Of course, medication also requires attention to contraindications. Since this is also a tonic supplement, patients with cold or fever should not take Compound Acanthopanax Senticosus Oral Solution to avoid "locking the door and trapping the thief." Additionally, if combined with sildenafil, a few individuals may experience headaches, facial flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, blurred vision, and dizziness. These are common reactions to the Western medication, so it is important to be aware of them and not overly concerned.

It should be noted that medication must be tailored to the specific syndrome. If you are unsure about your condition, it is advisable to consult a professional doctor for syndrome differentiation. That’s all for today’s content. We’ll see you in the next episode!

This article is for reference only. Since each person’s constitution is different, please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.