How Do Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Premature Ejaculation?
For treating premature ejaculation with traditional Chinese medicine, the approach is generally similar to that for impotence, since premature ejaculation is often a precursor to impotence, and their etiology and pathogenesis are largely identical.
A. Exuberant Fire in the Lesser Yang: Hypersexuality, soreness in waist and knees, five-palm heat, dizziness, red eyes, tinnitus, facial flushing, bitter mouth, dry throat, red tongue with yellow coating, wiry pulse. Use Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang (Rehmannia glutinosa, Yam, Cornus officinalis, Moutan cortex, Poria cocos, Alisma orientale, Phellodendron amurense, Anemarrhena asphodeloides) plus Dragon Bone, Ostrea, etc.
B. Deficiency of Kidney Yang: Reduced libido, soreness in waist and knees, dull complexion, abdominal tightness, loose stools, frequent urination, residual urine after micturition, impotence and premature ejaculation, weak pulse. Use Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis, Alisma orientale, Moutan cortex, Cinnamon twig, Aconite root, Yam) plus Sesbania seeds, Dragon Bone, Ostrea, etc.
C. Deficiency of Kidney Yin: Weak erection, soreness in waist and knees, insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, hot flushes, night sweats, hot palms and soles, red tongue with yellow coating, fine rapid pulse. Use Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis, Yam, Alisma orientale, Poria cocos, Moutan cortex) plus dried plum meat, etc.
D. Deficiency of Heart and Spleen: Premature ejaculation, shortness of breath, fatigue, pale complexion, palpitations, abdominal distension, loose stools, insomnia with many dreams, poor appetite, dizziness, forgetfulness, pale tongue, fine pulse. Use Gui Pi Tang (Ginseng, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Glycyrrhiza, longan flesh, Ziziphus jujuba seed, Polygala tenuifolia, Poria cocos, Angelica sinensis, Aquilaria agallochum, ginger, jujube) plus Goldenberry, Euryale ferox, calcined Dragon Bone, calcined Ostrea, etc.