Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) - Basics

Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, occurs when a man is completely unable to have an erection, inconsistently is able to achieve an erection, or is unable to sustain an erection beyond short periods of time. There are several causes of ED, including certain medications, damage to the nerves and tissue (commonly due to disease), smoking, physical inactivity, emotional or psychological stress, and injury to the penis, bladder, prostate, pelvis or spinal cord.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Impotence.

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) - Diagnostic Patterns

The Chinese Medicine treatment of impotence (erectile dysfunction) generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition (see treating the cause and not the symptoms).

The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of impotence (erectile dysfunction):

• Liver Qi Stagnation
• Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat
• Heart Qi Deficiency
• Spleen Qi Deficiency

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) - Formulas From Our Store

The following herbal formulas are potentially useful in the process of treating impotence (erectile dysfunction). For a complete list from our store with more details see our impotence (erectile dysfunction) formula section.

• Qi Xie Da Bu Wan
• Shou Wu Wan
• Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
• You Gui Wan
• Zhuang Yang Wan
• Zuo Gui Wan

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Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) - Related Acupuncture Points

The following (5) acupuncture points may be useful for impotence (erectile dysfunction). A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.

Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)

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Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) - Related Chinese Herbs

The following (7) chinese herbs may be useful for impotence (erectile dysfunction). In most cases, however, treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine is done with herbal formulas based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting herbs by function alone. When available, relevant formulas will appear below and/or in the store listings above.

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