Does propolis nourish the kidneys?

As people pay more attention to their own health, the efficacy of many foods has been discovered. People only then realize that some foods have powerful effects and can regulate some diseases in the body. Now many people recommend that people should eat propolis regularly. The output of propolis, which is called "purple gold", is very small. Propolis has the effects of lowering blood pressure and lipids, anti-radiation, and anti-cancer. Many people want to know if propolis can nourish the kidneys?

1. Can propolis nourish the kidneys?

Propolis is an effective substance used by bees to maintain the health of the entire colony. A bee colony of 50,000 to 60,000 bees can only produce 70-110 grams of propolis a year, which is known as "purple gold".

Propolis contains more than 300 nutrients in 20 categories. Among the ingredients of propolis, the most representative active substances are quercetin among flavonoids, terpenes and caffeic acid phenethyl ester among organic acids.

Modern research has proved that the rich and unique biologically active substances contained in propolis give it multiple functions such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antioxidant, immune-enhancing, blood sugar-lowering, blood lipid-lowering, and anti-tumor. It has a wide range of medical and health-care effects on the human body. It has now become a hot spot of scientific research in various countries and has become a highly praised emerging health product.

Honey does not have much effect on kidney tonification. If you need kidney tonification, you can eat other kidney tonifying foods.

2. Foods that nourish the kidneys

1. Sesame: It is sweet and mild in nature, and has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, and moisturizing the five internal organs. For example, it was recorded in "Bencao Jingshu": "Sesame has a mild smell, is neither cold nor hot, and is a good grain for nourishing the liver and kidneys." It is especially suitable for people with kidney deficiency, sore waist and weak legs, dizziness, tinnitus, dry and falling hair, premature gray hair, and dry stool.

2. Pig kidney: mild in nature, salty in taste. Meng Shen of the Tang Dynasty believed that pig kidneys "treat kidney deficiency." "Bencao Gangmu" says it "replenishes water organs and cures deafness." The water organ actually refers to the kidneys. Therefore, it is advisable to eat it regularly for those who suffer from low back pain, spermatorrhea, night sweats due to kidney deficiency, and deafness and tinnitus in the elderly due to kidney deficiency.

3. Sea cucumber: nourishes the kidney and replenishes essence, nourishes blood and removes dryness. It is used to treat deficiency of essence and blood, weakness, fatigue, impotence, nocturnal emission, frequent urination, dry intestines and difficult bowel movements.

4. Sea bass: also known as spotted sea bass and perch fish. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It can nourish the spleen and stomach, as well as the liver and kidneys, and benefit the tendons and bones. Ancient Chinese medical books record: "Sea bass has a sweet and light taste, a flat aroma, and is suitable for the spleen and stomach. The kidney governs the bones, the liver governs the tendons, and the flavor is yin, which ultimately belongs to the internal organs. It can benefit the yin of the two organs, and therefore benefit the tendons and bones." "Jia Ku Ben Cao" believes: "Sea bass is pleasant to eat, and it is especially good when cooked as grasshoppers." It is suitable for those with liver and kidney yin deficiency, or spleen deficiency and weak stomach.

5. Beef bone marrow: has the effects of moistening the lungs, nourishing the kidneys and benefiting the marrow. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says it can "moisten the lungs and kidneys, nourish the skin, and beautify the face." It is especially suitable for those who suffer from kidney deficiency, emaciation, and loss of essence and blood.

6. Polygonum multiflorum: It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, and improving the essence and blood. Doctors in all dynasties have used it for people with kidney deficiency. Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty said: "Polygonum multiflorum can nourish blood and benefit liver, consolidate essence and benefit kidney, strengthen muscles and bones, and blacken hair. It is a good tonic, and its effect is better than that of Rehmannia glutinosa and Asparagus cochinchinensis." Huang Gongxiu, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, also said: "Polygonum multiflorum is said in all books to nourish water and strengthen kidney, make hair black and light, and is highly praised." It is suitable for people with kidney deficiency, premature graying hair, weak waist and knees, sore muscles and bones, men with spermatorrhea, and women with leucorrhea.