Can purslane have a whitening effect on male sexual function

Purslane has limited effects on male sexual function and cannot directly remove spots. Purslane is a medicinal and edible plant that has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. It is mainly used as an auxiliary treatment for diseases such as damp heat diarrhea and heat toxin ulcers. Male sexual function problems are often related to factors such as kidney deficiency, liver depression, and insufficient qi and blood, and require differentiation and treatment; However, removing spots requires starting with regulating qi and blood, soothing the liver and relieving depression. Using purslane alone is not very effective.

Purslane contains flavonoids, polysaccharides, and other components that may indirectly improve microcirculation through antioxidant effects, but there is a lack of direct evidence for its regulation of sexual function. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney stores essence and controls reproduction. Sexual dysfunction often requires the combination of kidney tonifying and essence strengthening herbs such as goji berries and icarii. Skin pigmentation is often caused by liver qi stagnation or blood stasis. Commonly used blood activating and stasis removing drugs such as Angelica sinensis and Paeonia lactiflora in clinical practice, purslane is not the first choice.

Purslane has a cold nature, and long-term excessive consumption may damage the spleen and stomach yang qi, which is not conducive to the biochemistry of qi and blood. For urinary abnormalities caused by damp heat prostatitis, purslane may have a certain auxiliary effect, but it needs to be combined with diuretics such as Plantago asiatica. The treatment of color spots needs to distinguish the types of chloasma and senile plaques. It is suggested that under the guidance of doctors, the internal adjustment of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion or laser treatment should be used comprehensively.

It is recommended that patients with sexual dysfunction or pigmentation problems consult traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for syndrome differentiation and adjustment, and avoid self abuse of herbs. Purslane can be consumed as a dietary supplement in daily life, but caution should be taken for those with a cold constitution. Maintaining a regular schedule, moderate exercise, and a relaxed mood have a positive effect on improving sexual function and skin condition. If the symptoms persist or worsen, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly at a formal medical institution.