Premature Ejaculation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different premature ejaculation patterns according to TCM theory
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Premature ejaculation is a common sexual disorder characterized by ejaculation that occurs sooner than desired, either before or shortly after sexual penetration, leading to distress or interpersonal difficulty. This condition is marked by a lack of control over ejaculation, which can significantly impact self-esteem and relationships. It encompasses early ejaculation, rapid climax, and premature climax, highlighting its prevalence across various demographics.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets premature ejaculation through the lens of energy imbalance and disharmony within the body's organ systems. Contrary to the singular focus on symptom management seen in Western medicine, TCM delves into the underlying patterns of disharmony causing the symptom.
This holistic approach underscores the significance of diagnosing the specific imbalance—be it Qi Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, or Yin Deficiency—to tailor an effective treatment plan that addresses the root cause of premature ejaculation, thus offering a more nuanced and personalized treatment pathway.
TCM Patterns for Premature Ejaculation
Yang Deficiency
Causes: Premature ejaculation
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Premature ejaculation
Along with: Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Premature ejaculation
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
Premature ejaculation
Along with: Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Frequent urination, Polyuria, Nocturia, White vaginal discharge
Qi Deficiency
Causes: Premature ejaculation
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Premature ejaculation
Along with: Hearing loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Back pain, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Excessive menstruation
Kidney Qi not Firm
Premature ejaculation
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Premature ejaculation
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Premature ejaculation
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Herbal Formulas for Premature Ejaculation
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address premature ejaculation
You Gui Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hearing loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Back pain, Frequent urination, Nocturia...
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys
- Binds up the semen
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Reinforces and strengthens Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind
- Nourishes and moistens the Heart Blood
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these premature ejaculation patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These Premature Ejaculation Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Premature ejaculation
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...