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Male erectile insufficiency: is it due to yin deficiency or yang deficiency?

Feb 18, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Yin deficiency is mainly manifested by insufficient body fluids and commonly presents with symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, night sweats, tidal fever, irritability and insomnia, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and decreased libido. In males, yin deficiency may lead to insufficient erectile hardness. Treatment should primarily focus on nourishing yin and replenishing the kidneys. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use traditional Chinese herbal formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, or Zuo Gui Wan for regulation.

Male erectile insufficiency generally refers to inadequate penile erection hardness, which may be caused by yin deficiency or yang deficiency. It is recommended to seek timely medical advice and receive treatment according to individual circumstances.

Yin deficiency primarily manifests as insufficient body fluids and is commonly characterized by symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, night sweats, tidal fever, irritability with insomnia, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and decreased libido. In men, yin deficiency may lead to inadequate erectile hardness. Treatment should primarily focus on nourishing the kidney yin, under medical guidance using herbal remedies such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Six), Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Cortex Phellodendri and Rehmannia Combination), or Zuo Gui Wan (Left Return Pill), along with maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, ensuring adequate rest, and avoiding excessive fatigue and mental stress.

Yang deficiency typically refers to a pathological condition characterized by reduced metabolic activity and diminished bodily responsiveness. When kidney yang is deficient in men, insufficient yang energy results in internal cold due to yang deficiency, leading to excessive cold-dampness in the body. The weakened yang energy fails to effectively propel blood circulation, resulting in reduced erectile hardness and premature ejaculation. Patients may, under medical supervision, take oral medications such as Gui Fu Di Huang Wan (Cinnamon and Aconite Rehmannia Combination), Qiang Yang Bao Shen Wan (Invigorating Yang and Kidney Preserving Pill), or Qi Lin Wan (Qilin Pill) to alleviate discomfort. Additionally, it is recommended to consume moderate amounts of warm-natured foods such as jujubes and hawthorns, which can help warm the kidneys to reinforce yang, and warm the stomach while strengthening the spleen.

In daily life, maintaining good lifestyle habits and emotional well-being, ensuring balanced nutrient intake, and engaging in appropriate physical exercise are beneficial for improving overall health.

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