Male
Sexual Dysfunction in males is generally due to indulgence in sex or excessive masturbation, which makes Mingmen fire decline and exhaust the kidney essence. It may also be due to fear, fright or worry, which damages the Qi of heart, spleen and kidney. Greasy food and wine may damage the function of the spleen and stomach in the transportation and transformation, causing dampness to turn into heat. The damp heat drives downward to make the penis unable to erect, resulting in impotence. The therapeutic principle includes activating the Qi of the heart and spleen and invigorating the kidney.
Category of Male Sexual Dysfunction in TCM
Sexual desire disorders
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Defective ejaculation
Sexual arousal disorders
Orgasmic dysfunction
Sexual pain disorders