Today, let's talk about some embarrassing issues faced by our male friends. Some men feel strong desire mentally, but their bodies just can't keep up. The more anxious they get, the more they can't achieve an erection. Isn't that frustrating? From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is likely caused by dual deficiency of the spleen and kidney.

Let's first talk about the kidneys. In our body, the kidneys are considered the "innate granary," responsible for storing essence and reproduction. If kidney qi is insufficient, it's like the sluice gate of a reservoir rusting and not being able to close tightly. During intimate moments, this can easily lead to erections that aren't firm or to losing hardness partway through. Why is that? Because kidney qi is like the water in the reservoir. If the gate doesn't close tightly, the water can't be retained. The "vital essence" in the body becomes insufficient, naturally affecting that function.

Now, let's talk about the spleen. The spleen is like the body's "postnatal supply station," responsible for transporting the nutrients from the food we eat to the stomach and then distributing them throughout the body. If the spleen and stomach are deficient, it's like silt blocking a water pipe—dampness can't be expelled and turns into phlegm-dampness. When there's too much phlegm-dampness, qi and blood can't flow smoothly to the ancestral sinew, which can lead to difficulty getting and maintaining an erection.

In clinical practice, male patients with both spleen and kidney deficiency are particularly common. In my observation, over 90% of people experience symptoms like soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, overall fatigue, poor appetite, and sticky stools that cling to the toilet bowl. This is also why many people find that simply tonifying the kidneys doesn't yield good results—you've only tonified the kidneys but neglected the spleen. If the spleen is deficient, nutrients aren't transported properly, and the effects of kidney tonification will naturally be greatly diminished.

Today, I’d like to share something great with everyone—fox nut (Euryale ferox). Fox nut has a slightly dry and astringent taste and a neutral nature. It enters the kidney meridian, replenishes kidney qi, and enhances the kidney's storing and sealing function. Kidney essence is like a treasure in our bodies—it needs to be stored properly and not allowed to leak prematurely. Fox nut helps us store kidney essence securely. Moreover, fox nut also enters the spleen meridian, strengthens the spleen, boosts qi, and promotes the transporting and transforming functions of the spleen and stomach. When the spleen and stomach are in good condition, nutrients can be better absorbed and distributed, and the body naturally becomes stronger.

I recommend using fox nut in combination with Cherokee rose fruit (Rosa laevigata). When these two herbs are paired together, their effects on sealing, storing, and consolidating essence become even stronger. Gradually, they can replenish kidney essence and improve the energy levels of male patients. Why not give it a try? You might just experience unexpectedly good results.