Chayote is rich in zinc, which is called "harmony between husband and wife" and plays an important role in maintaining the health of male reproductive system and producing sperm. Therefore, Chayote has a good therapeutic effect on infertility caused by nutritional deficiency in men and women, especially on male sexual decline.

Chinese medicine believes that Chaenomeles also has the function of regulating qi, regulating the middle energizer, soothing the liver and stopping vomiting.