A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted at Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, demonstrated significant benefits of acupuncture for psychogenic erectile dysfunction (pED). Researchers found that acupuncture treatments led to notable improvements in erectile function and psychological symptoms compared to sham acupuncture treatments. A structured acupuncture protocol targeted key points associated with erectile function and emotional well-being. The specific acupoints included GV20 (Baihui), KD12 (Dahe), …
Acupoints on the conception vessel in the lower abdomen (especially CV6, CV4, CV3) benefit the dantian (cinnabar field, lower dantian) and nourish & benefit qi for patients with deficiency. The dantian tonifying technique with the acupoint prescription of CV6, CV4, CV3 …
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According to jing-luo (channel and collateral) medicine principles, erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the lack of male copulative power wherein there is a weak erection or lack thereof. There may be concomitant diminished sperm motility, sperm count, or azoospermia (absence of sperm).
Kidney Qi and Yang Deficiency
The decline of Ming Men fire is a major contributing factor to erectile dysfunction. Ming Men fire (命门火), also known as the “Fire at the Gate of Life,” represents the vital energy that sustains life and governs many physiological functions. A central foundation of kidney yang is Ming Men fire. In the Nanjing (Huang Emperor’s Canon of 81 Difficult Issues), it is noted that the…
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The following herbal formula is helpful because it addresses both yin and yang deficiency and also damp & heat.
Er Xian Tang (Two Immortals Decoction)
Er Xian Tang (二仙汤) is a Chinese herbal formula primarily used to nourish the kidney yin and yang, tonify kidney jing, regulate the chong (penetrating vessel) and ren (conception vessel) channels, clear deficient heat, and clear damp-heat. It is appropriate for menopause-related symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, insomnia, and fatigue. This formula is helpful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, low libido, and frequent urination. Additionally, the formula addresses…
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