Can Chinese chives really boost the sun? Those rumors about Chinese chives have been exposed
4hw.org: leek is one of our most common vegetables. It's the first choice for making dumplings. There are many legends about it. Some people even think it's a good tonic. Can leek really be a tonic? Let's have a look!
The real skill of leek
Leek is a native vegetable of our country. In the book of songs, there is a verse of "fleas on the fourth day, offering lambs to leek". At that time, the ancients had used leek as the best for priests. By the Han Dynasty, the government had begun to produce leeks in winter by using warm houses. This kind of Liliaceae plant with special spicy taste is highly praised by people for its easy planting, the support of perennial roots for leaf development, the more cutting, and even the nickname of "lazy vegetable"; the second is considered to be a kind of "strong Yang grass" which is helpful for male masculinity. Does leek have such magical effect?
If you want to be a magic medicine, there must be some exclusive ingredients. For leek, the most special natural sulfur compounds (such as dimethyl disulfide, propylene disulfide, etc.). The special spicy flavor of leeks is due to their existence. Although there are more than 20 kinds of such substances in leek, up to now, no one has been found that can act on our reproductive system. However, their work has been magnified by human beings. These spicy things are very promising to become new biopesticides. On the one hand, they can inhibit fungi, and on the other hand, they can drive away pests that eat vegetables and fruits.
So let's look at another 'magic' substance, zinc. This is also the scientific basis for the vigorous propaganda of "chives aphrodisiacs". Unfortunately, the zinc content of leek is quite low. The zinc content of every 100g leek is only about 0.43mg. Not to mention the same weight of oyster 71 mg zinc content, even mushrooms 8.6 mg is not comparable. If we really use zinc to control male function, we might as well eat two Lentinus edodes directly, instead of eating a large plate of baked leeks. At least from the current experimental reports, the main role of zinc is to promote the normal development of male organs and maintain sperm activity. As for men who want to use them to improve their masculinity, I'm afraid it's a little reluctant.
OK, except for these special things. The legend of Zhuang Yang also emphasizes that there are rich nutrients in leek - Vitamin C, polysaccharide, and even cellulose are also pulled to play the role of "helping" elements. Yes, these substances are good for our health. However, these substances are not directly related to male function. Moreover, the provision of these nutrients is not the expertise of leek. The vitamin C content of Chinese Cabbage (47 mg / 100g) is higher than that of leek (24 mg / 100g).
Where does the theory of invigorating the sun come from
Well, the only evidence that can support the legend of Zhuang Yang is the ancient medical records. Let's take a look at how the ancient books record the effect of leek. In compendium of Materia Medica, the function of leek is: 'to produce juice, to breathe, to detoxify preserved meat. Boiled juice can stop cough and night sweat. Leek seed can nourish liver and vital door, cure urination frequency and enuresis. "Although the urinary system is mentioned as a neighbor of the reproductive system, it has nothing to do with male function.
If we have to look for the words related to Chinese chive's aphrodisiac, there are records in the collection of Materia Medica that "warm, lower Qi, tonify the deficiency, harmonize the internal organs, make people eat, nourish Yang, stop the discharge of mortar pus, abdominal cold pain, and cook them". Among them, the word "replenish Yang" is regarded as an important basis for Chinese chive's aphrodisiac. However, it's a little far fetched to interpret this "Yang" as a male function. In this way, Chinese chives are more like a modern version of health legend.