Impotence

TCM Pathology

Weakness of Fire of the Mingmen in the Kidney
No erection or penis is not strong enough, clear and thin seminal fluid [Shu Di Huang (10g.), Shan Yao (10g.), Shan Zhu Yu (10g.), Lu Jiao Jiao (12g.), Gou Qi Zi (10g.), Tu Si Zi (10g.), Dang Gui (10g.), Du Zhong (10g.), Fu Zi (5g.), Rou Gui (3g.)]
 * Signs:**Dizziness, tinnitus, pale face without luster, listlessness, weakness/soreness in the lumbar region and knee, intolerance of cold and cold extremities
 * Tongue:** pale, whitish coat
 * Pulse:** deep, thin
 * Treatment Principles:** warm and tonify the Kidney Yang
 * Acupuncture Treatment:** CV-4, CV-6, CV-1, SP-6, GV-20, KI-1, BL-23
 * Herbal Treatment:** You Gui Wan

Deficiency of both Qi & Blood in the Heart & Spleen
No erection [Ren Shen (10g.), Huang Qi (10g.), Bai Zhu (10g.), Dang Gui (10g.), Zhi Gan Cao (5g.), Fu Shen (10g.), Yuan Zhi (6g.), Suan Zao Ren (10g.), Mu Xiang (10g.), Long Yan Rou (12g.), Da Zao (4 pc.), Sheng Jiang (5g.)Gou Qi Zi (10g.), Tu Si Zi (10g.), Dang Gui (10g.), Du Zhong (10g.), Fu Zi (5g.), Rou Gui (3g.)]
 * Signs:** palpitation and poor memory, insomnia with a lot of dreams, poor appetite, loose stool, abdominal distention, general lassitude, sallow face
 * Tongue:** pale, whitish & sticky coating
 * Pulse:** thin & weak
 * Treatment Principles:** blood and tonify Qi for the heart and the spleen
 * Acupuncture Treatment:** CV-4, GV-6, CV-1, SP-6, PC-6, ST-36, SP-7, BL-17, BL-15, BL-23
 * Herbal Treatment:** Gui Pi Wan

Deficiency of Gallbladder
No erection or penis is not strong enough [Dang Shen (10g.), Bai Zhu (10g.), Fu Ling (10g.), Yuan Zhi (5g.), Shi Chang Pu (3g.), Suan Zao Ren (10g.), Chai Hu (10g.), Dang Gui (10g.), Shan Yao (10g.), Bai Ji Tian (10g.), Gan Cao (3g.)]
 * Signs:** palpitation, easy to wake up by fear and frightened dream, suspiciousness
 * Tongue:** whitish & sticky coat
 * Pulse:** thin & wiry
 * Treatment Principles:** tonify the kidney and strengthen the gallbladder
 * Acupuncture Treatment:** CV-4, GV-6, CV-1, SP-6, HT-7, KI-3, BL-62, BL-18, BL-19, BL-23
 * Herbal Treatment:** Xuan Zhi Tang

Downward Flow of Damp-Heat
rigidity of penis is not enough, sweating around the scrotum with strong odor [Long Dan Cao (6g.), Zhi Zi (10g.), Huang Qin (10g.), Chai Hu (3g.), Sheng Di Huang (10g.), Mu Tong (3g.), Ze Xie (10g.), Che Qian Zi (10g.), Dang Gui (10g.), Gan Cao (3g.)] = =
 * Signs:** weakness of the lower legs, dark yellow urination
 * Tongue:** red body, yellowish sticky coat
 * Pulse:** soft & rapid
 * Treatment Principles:** clear off heat and drain dampness
 * Acupuncture Treatment:** CV-4, GV-6, CV-1, SP-6, SP-8, SP-9, GB-34, BL-23
 * Herbal Treatment:** Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

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================================================ =Treatment= -Nauheim Bath

Dietary Recommendations
Eat wheat germ and sweet dried fruits (fig, dates, ect.)

Recommended Minerals
-Molybdenum

Orthomolecular Treatment
Nitric Oxide