1. Tonifying kidney and strengthening yang: Semen Cuscutae has the function of warming kidney and strengthening yang, and can be used to treat kidney-yang deficiency, sexual dysfunction, impotence and premature ejaculation.
2. Strengthening bones and strengthening the body: Cuscuta chinensis is rich in minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which can promote bone development, enhance bone density and help prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
3. Enriching blood and benefiting qi: Semen Cuscutae also has the effect of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, and can be used to recuperate anemia, fatigue and weakness.
4. Other functions: Semen Cuscutae also has the functions of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, dredging diuresis and lowering blood lipid.
The dosage of dodder varies from person to person. Generally, it is recommended to use 3- 10g each time, decoct in water or add it to soup for cooking. For special cases and individual cases, it is necessary to consult Chinese medicine to determine the dosage and method.