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Spontaneous ejaculation can be the consequence of several so-called “patterns of disharmony” in Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine sees the body as a system, not a sum of isolated parts. A "pattern" is when the system's harmony is disrupted, leading to symptoms or signs that something is wrong (like spontaneous ejaculation here). It is similar to the concept of disease in Western Medicine but not quite: a Western disease can often be explained by several Chinese patterns and vice-versa.
A pattern often manifests itself in a combination of symptoms that, at first glance, do not seem necessarily related to each others. For instance here spontaneous ejaculation is often associated with frequent urination, fatigue and loose stools in the pattern “Qi Deficiency”. As you will see below, we have in record two patterns that can cause spontaneous ejaculation.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of spontaneous ejaculation we’ve identified five herbal formulas that may help treat patterns behind the symptom.
We’ve also selected below the five medicinal herbs that we think are most likely to help treat spontaneous ejaculation.
In Chinese Medicine spontaneous ejaculation is a symptom for 2 patterns that we have on record. Below is a small explanation for each of them with links for more details.
Ginseng (Ren Shen) is the king ingredient for Si Jun Zi Tang, a formula used for Qi Deficiency
Pulse type(s): Empty (Xu), Weak (Ruo)
Tongue color: Pale
Qi Deficiency simply means lack of Qi. It includes the lack of Original Qi, Nutritive Qi, Defensive Qi or the Qi that resides in Organs or Channels. It mainly manifests itself in a weakened function of Organs and a declining ability of the body to resist diseases.
In addition to spontaneous ejaculation, other symptoms associated with Qi Deficiency include frequent urination, fatigue and loose stools.
From a Western Medicine standpoint Qi Deficiency is associated with health issues such as Abnormal Uterine Bleeding or Heavy Menstruation.
Qi Deficiency is often treated with Si Jun Zi Tang, a herbal formula made of 4 herbs (including Ginseng - Ren Shen - as a key herb). Si Jun Zi Tang belongs to the category of "formulas that tonify qi", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Tonifies Qi".
The Kidneys is a so-called "Zang" Organ. Learn more about the Kidneys in Chinese Medicine
Pulse type(s): Deep (Chen), Weak (Ruo)
Tongue color: Pale
Kidney Qi not Firm means Kidney Qi Deficiency. Two characteristics are typical in this pattern. Firstly, it is a type of Kidney Yang Deficiency with the associated Cold symptoms. Secondly, it is a type of sinking of Kidneys Qi, thus with many ‘leaking’ downwards symptoms.
In addition to spontaneous ejaculation, other symptoms associated with Kidney Qi not Firm include enuresis, premature ejaculation and frequent urination.
Kidney Qi not Firm is often treated with You Gui Wan, a herbal formula made of 10 herbs (including Prepared Aconite - Zhi Fu Zi - as a key herb). You Gui Wan belongs to the category of "formulas that warm yang and tonify", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang".
The top herbs in Si Jun Zi Tang are Ginseng (Ren Shen), Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) and Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling)
Source date: 1107 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies Qi. Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Qi Deficiency' of which spermatorrhea is a symptom.
The top herbs in You Gui Wan are Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) and Deer Antler Glue (Lu Jiao Jiao)
Source date: 1624 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang. Replenishes the Essence. Tonifies the Blood.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Qi not Firm' of which spermatorrhoea is a symptom.
The top herbs in Tu Si Zi Wan are Cuscuta Seeds (Tu Si Zi), Pilose Antlers (Lu Rong) and Desert-Living Cistanches (Rou Cong Rong)
Source date: 1253 AD
Number of ingredients: 11 herbs
Key actions: Warms the Kidneys. Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Qi not Firm' of which spermatorrhoea is a symptom.
The top herbs in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan are Milkvetch Seeds (Sha Yuan Zi), Lotus Seeds (Lian Zi) and Lotus Stamens (Lian Xu)
Source date: 1682 AD
Number of ingredients: 6 herbs
Key actions: Stabilizes the Kidneys. Binds up the semen.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Qi not Firm' of which spermatorrhoea is a symptom.
The top herbs in Fu Tu Dan are Cuscuta Seeds (Tu Si Zi), Schisandra Berries (Wu Wei Zi) and Yam (Shan Yao)
Source date: 1107 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Stabilizes the Kidney Qi. Strengthens the Spleen. Stops leakage.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Qi not Firm' of which spermatorrhoea is a symptom.
Because Yam is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spontaneous ejaculation as a symptom, like Fu Tu Dan or Tu Si Zi Wan for instance.
Yam is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. Tonifies the Lung Qi and nourishes the Lung Yin. Nourishes the Kidneys and consolidates Jing.
Because Lotus Seed is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spontaneous ejaculation as a symptom, like Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan or Fu Tu Dan for instance.
Lotus Seeds is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen, stops diarrhea. Strengthens the Kidneys, reinforces Essence. Nourishes the Blood and calms the mind.
Because Eucommia Bark is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spontaneous ejaculation as a symptom, like Qing E Wan or You Gui Wan for instance.
Eucommia Bark is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Calms ascendant Liver Yang (hypertension/high blood pressure). Calms a restless fetus.
Because Prepared Aconite is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spontaneous ejaculation as a symptom, like You Gui Wan or Tu Si Zi Wan for instance.
Prepared Aconite is a Hot herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Raises the collapse of Yang. Warms the meridians and relieves pain caused by Cold. Reduces Damp caused by Deficiency in Yang.
Because Schisandra Berry is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spontaneous ejaculation as a symptom, like Fu Tu Dan or Tu Si Zi Wan for instance.
Schisandra Berries is a Warm herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Kidneys and preserves the Essence. Astringes the Lung Qi and stops coughing. Retains Bodily Fluids and encourages their production. Tonifies the Heart and calms the spirit (Shen).
Urinary incontinence Impotence Enuresis Premature ejaculation Leukorrhea Diarrhea Vaginal discharge Abnormal uterine bleeding Frequent urination Back pain