Male Sexual Health
Chinese Medicine for Male Sexual Dysfunction
Chinese medicine recognizes many causes for sexual dysfunction including specific constitutional deficiencies and imbalances. Correcting these root organ-level causes not only promotes improved sexual function but also better health overall; sexual problems are seen as the symptom of a larger health picture.
Chinese medicine is not like popping a little blue pill to perform as it takes time to bring true balance and wellness to the body. For best outcomes using self-care, combine associated Aroma Acu-Sticks® to acu-points, topical remedies, and good lifestyle practices.
Aroma Acu-therapy™ for Improved Male Sexual Health
Kidney 3
Apply the Water Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Acupressure Point KI 3
Why? Acu-point Kidney 3 is the Source Point of the Kidney energetic organ system which stores Essence which when depleted is the main underlying cause of male sexual problems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Stomach 36
Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Acupressure Point ST 36
Why? Acu-point Stomach 36 is the main Qi energy bolstering point of the body. It also bolsters the Spleen Qi preventing Internal Dampness from occurring with resulting ED.
Large Intestine 4
Apply the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Acupuncture Point LI 4
Why? LI 4 works together with Liver 3 to invigorate the circulation of Blood and Qi and is referred to as the "Four Gates".
Liver 3
Apply the Wood Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Acupressure Point LV 3
Why? The Wood Element is in charge of the correct flow of Qi throughout the body in Chinese medicine, but especially to the male sexual organs as the Liver channel traverses the testicles and scrotum.
Pericardium 6
Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Acupuncture Point Pericardium 6
Why? Acu-point PER 6 fortifies Heart Qi and fosters sexual warmth. It also helps to support the Spleen Qi and prevent Dampness from forming that can hamper male sexual performance and health.
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Constitutional Imbalances Causing ED in Chinese Medicine According to Symptoms
It is not uncommon for chronic male sexual problems to present with more than one of these patterns of imbalance since it is a chronic condition that likely affects multiple energetic organ systems.
Kidney Essence Deficiency and Male Sexual Health 
The main symptom of Kidney Essence Deficiency for men would be a lifetime of low sexual drive. Poor sperm quality and malformation of the male sexual organs would also point to Essence Deficiency.
Kidney Yin Deficiency and Male Sexual Health
Possible indications of Yin Deficiency in men can include Deficient Heat signs such as thirst at night, night sweats, hot flashes, tinnitus, nocturnal sperm leakages, or hyper-sexuality. An additional symptom of Yin Deficiency for men would be a strong sex drive but premature ejaculation.
Kidney Yang Deficiency and ED
Yang Deficiency leading to male sexual problems would have several indications which could include cold testes, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, poor memory, hearing and hair loss, loose teeth, aversion to cold and cold extremities. A clear sign of Yang Deficiency is the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection.
Apply the Moxa Aroma Acu-Stick to:
Kidney-Heart Imbalances and Male Sexual Health
Blood flow is vital for maintaining a healthy erection for men. The Heart influences Blood circulation throughout the body, and lack of proper circulation can be detrimental to not only a man’s general wellness, but to his sexual performance as well. One clear indication of advanced Blood Stagnation for men would be pain of the testicles or groin, whereas numbness and tingling in the hands or feet would be seen during the earlier stages.
Hyper-sexuality and Heart Heat
A low sex drive or A-sexuality would be considered abnormal in Chinese medicine, but so too would a very high sex drive. A relatively hyper-sexual drive may be a sign of Heart Heat which may lead to heart disease and/or high blood pressure over time.
Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Heart 8
Kidney-Liver Imbalances and Male Sexual Health
The Liver channel traverses the testicles and male sexual organs and the proper flow of Qi and Blood through the Liver acupuncture meridian is essential for a male to have proper sexual function.
Any issue with ejaculation points to Liver congestion. A man with pent-up stress from chronic Liver Qi Stagnation will possibly have the need to ejaculate often. A major symptom of Liver congestion is easy anger and a feeling of frustration often.
Dampness Impeding the Free Flow of Qi and Blood and ED
When the Spleen energetic organ of Chinese medicine is impaired, Internal Dampness can accumulate in the body blocking the flow of Qi and Blood necessary for a man to function sexually, possibly blocking the ability to maintain an erection.
One symptom of Internal Dampness in a man would be prostate issues, while another may be seminal emissions during urination: More indication of Internal Dampness.
Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-stick to:
Aging and Sexual Decline
Chinese medicine recognizes that men's sexual drive declines over time; this is because the aging process leads to the consumption of Kidney Yin and Essence, or Jing. One can slow this process by practicing good lifestyle practices regularly. These would include acupressure self-care, Qigong exercises, tonic herbs, healthy dietary practices, and daily meditation.
Trauma Leading to Impotence
Trauma, surgery, pharmaceutical medications and other external forces that can contribute to ED are not as well addressed with Chinese medicine as indications of natural decline, but can be considered. Certainly, with trauma and surgery, herbs that improve circulation are going to speed healing and lead to improved outcomes.
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