What Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) patent medicines are used for erectile dysfunction?

In real life, some male patients experience erectile dysfunction (ED), which severely impairs their daily quality of life. Some individuals consider using traditional Chinese patent medicines for treatment. So, what traditional Chinese patent medicines are available for ED?

What Traditional Chinese Patent Medicines Are Used for Erectile Dysfunction?

Traditional Chinese patent medicines for treating ED are generally categorized into three types: kidney-tonifying, blood-activating, and liver-regulating (to soothe the Liver Qi). Kidney-tonifying formulas further include those that tonify the Kidney and strengthen Yang, as well as those that nourish Yin and tonify the Kidney. Examples of Kidney-Yang–tonifying formulas include Roucongrong Yishen Granules and Yougui Capsules. Yin-nourishing and Kidney-tonifying formulas include Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Zhibai Dihuang Pills, and Zuogui Pills. Blood-activating formulas include Fufang Xuanju Capsules and Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction. Liver-regulating (Qi-soothing) formulas include Xiaoyao Pills and Shugan Granules.

Erectile dysfunction is a type of sexual dysfunction. Its most common symptom is the inability of the penis to achieve or maintain an adequate erection during sexual intercourse—either failing to erect at all, achieving only partial rigidity, or losing rigidity rapidly upon vaginal contact—thus preventing successful completion of sexual intercourse. In addition, some men may experience associated symptoms such as lower back and knee soreness, fatigue, frequent urination, urgency, or dysuria.

The causes of ED fall into two major categories: organic and non-organic. Organic causes include systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or genitourinary disorders—including urinary tract infections, prostatitis, orchitis, and epididymitis—which may contribute to the development of ED. Non-organic causes are often linked to unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and chronic sleep deprivation. We hope this information proves helpful to you!