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Impotence is the inability of a man to have sexual
intercourse through lack of penile erection, or less
commonly, the inability to ejaculate (emit semen from
the penis) having gained an erection. The cause may be
"organic" and due to a condition or disease (Diabetes,
Hormonal disorder) or more commonly "psychogenic", i.e.
due to psychological or emotional problems such as
anxiety, fear, or guilt.
(a) Heart-spleen deficiency:
Failure of the penis to have an erection, or only
able to maintain a weak erection, accompanied with
palpitations (noticable or irregular heartbeat),
shortness of breath, listlessness, sallow
complexion, loss of appetite, pale tongue, thin and
weak pulse.
(b) Kidney-yang deficiency:
Failure of the penis to have an erection, or only
able to maintain a weak erection, accompanied with
dizziness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), soreness
and weakness of the loins and knees, cold
extremities (hands and feet), pale tongue with white
coating, deep, slow and weak pulse.
TCM
treatment is effective for most of the patients with
such a disease, It is reported that the rate of healing
is 20%-60%. The healing effect depends on the
individual, the length of illness and the therapies
themselves.
This ailment,
according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for
these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown
below.
To treat byHerbal
medicine Prescription/Formula for heart-spleen deficiency:
Ginseng 5g, Licorice 8g, Atractylodes 10g, Tangkuei 8g,
Citrus peel 8g, Astragalus 15g, Cimicifuga 6g, Bupleurum
6g.
Prescription/Formula for kidney-yang deficiency:
Rehmannia(cooked)20g, Dioscorea10g, Cornus 8g, Lycium
fruit 8g, Eucommia10g, Cuscuta 8g,, Aconite(prepared)
10g, Cinnamon bark 6g, Tangkuei 8g. Dissolve them in hot
water and drink daily for 20-60 days.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion (a) Body Acupuncture Prescription/Formula: Guanyuan (Ren 4),
Sanyinjiao (Sp 6) and Ligou (Liv 5). Supplementary
points: For heart-spleen deficiency, Shen-men (H 7) is
added; for kidney-yang deficiency, Mingmen (Du 4).
Method: Use the filiform needles to puncture the points
with the reinforcing
method. Moxibustion may be added.
(b) Ear Acupuncture Prescription/Formula: Pt. seminal Palace, Pt.
External Genitalia, Pt. Testis, and Pt. Endocrine.
Method: 2-4 points are selected for each treatment.
Retain the needles for 30 minutes. Give the treatment
once each day. 6-10 treatments make up one course. The
auricular-seed-pressing
therapy may also be applicable.
To treat by
Electrotheraphy
Prescription/Formula: Group I : Ciliao (B32) and Rangu (K 2).
Group II : Guanyuan (Ren 4) and Sanyinjiao (Sp 6).
Method: The two groups may be used alternatively.
Low-freguency pulse current is adopted. Electrify the
points for 3-5 minutes each treatment, 1-2 treatments a
day. 6-10 treatments make up a course.
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing
effect of this specific ailment, however
individual results may vary. It improves the
flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood,
so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't
see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or
even months of practice before you'll see any
significant improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong
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This information is for education purpose only.
We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong
master to learn the correct ways to conduct
these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1. Chives(Jiucai) 50g, cut and stir-fry with
salt, take it twice a week.
2. Ox Penis(Niubian) 50-100g, add flavourings
and simmer it until it is well done. Take it
frequently, 1-3 times a week.
3. Sparrow(Maque), 1-2 pieces a time, roast it
and eat.
4. Helpful food: Shrimp, lamb, beef, venison,
carp, mussel.
(c) Life style
1. Relax and don't be sad or worry too much.
2. Reduce the frequency of sex.
3. Do more exercise or practise Qi Gong.
4. Consulting with the doctors when you have
sexual dysfunction..
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