Deficiency Taxation (Impotence, Nocturnal Emission)

|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

阳事不举或举而不坚,精薄清冷,精神萎靡,头晕耳鸣,面色㿠白,腰酸膝软,畏寒肢冷,阴囊、阴茎冰凉冷缩,舌淡,苔白,脉沉细无力,右尺尤甚

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, not firm enough.
  • Semen is thin and clear, feeling cool during ejaculation.
  • Lack of energy and motivation, overall low spirit.
  • Dizziness, blurred vision, and ringing in the ears.
  • Pale and bright complexion, lacking color and luster.
  • Weak and aching lower back, knees feel soft and powerless.
  • Pronounced aversion to cold, cold hands and feet that do not warm up easily.
  • The scrotum and penis feel cold and appear contracted and tight.
  • Pale tongue, appears lacking in blood color when extended.
  • Tongue coating is white, covered with a layer of white fur.
  • The pulse is deep, thin, and weak, more distinct at the proximal position on the right wrist near the little finger side.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

填精益髓,温肾壮阳

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help replenish essence and blood, nourish the marrow, and relieve discomfort such as dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, or memory decline.
  • May help warm and nourish Kidney Qi, strengthen Yang Qi, and alleviate symptoms like aversion to cold, cold limbs, mental fatigue, or decreased sexual function.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

阳事痿软不举,劳累则遗精,精神不振,面色萎黄或面色无华,四肢困倦,夜寐不安,心悸健忘,乏力,胃纳不佳,舌质淡,苔薄白,脉细

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • The penis is soft and difficult to erect, with significantly reduced erectile function.
  • Prone to nocturnal emission after exertion, harder to control when fatigued.
  • Low energy and motivation, general lassitude and weakness.
  • Sallow or dull complexion, lacking luster and looking unwell.
  • Limbs feel heavy, tired and weak, easily fatigued after activity.
  • Restless sleep, easily awakening or difficulty falling asleep.
  • Palpitations, unstable heartbeat, forgetfulness, worsening memory.
  • General fatigue, lacking strength for activities, easily tired after slight exertion.
  • Poor appetite, reduced food intake, food tastes bland.
  • Pale tongue with insufficient blood color, appears pale when extended.
  • Thin, white tongue coating, pale white fur.
  • Pulse is thin, small, and weak, fine and forceless.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

益气健脾,养心固肾

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help supplement Yuan Qi, strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, and relieve discomfort like fatigue, poor appetite, or loose stools.
  • May help nourish Heart Qi and consolidate Kidney Qi, alleviating palpitations, insomnia, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, or frequent urination.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

梦遗频作,甚至滑精,遗久滑精者,可兼见阳痿早泄,腰酸膝软,神疲乏力,眩晕耳鸣,健忘失眠,发落齿摇,舌淡红,苔薄,脉细

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Frequent involuntary ejaculation during dreams, in severe cases may have spontaneous discharge of white turbid fluid.
  • Those with chronic white turbid discharge may also experience weak erections or premature ejaculation.
  • Weak and aching lower back, knees feel soft and powerless.
  • Mental fatigue and weakness, easily tired, low energy.
  • Dizziness, blurred vision, accompanied by ringing in the ears.
  • Worsening memory, restless sleep, susceptible to insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep.
  • Hair easily falls out, teeth become loose and shaky.
  • Tongue is pale red, appears red but not deep in color.
  • Thin tongue coating, a light thin layer of fur.
  • Pulse is thin, small, and forceless.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

补肾益精,固涩止遗

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help tonify Kidney Qi and enrich essence and blood, relieving soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, tinnitus, forgetfulness, or mental fatigue.
  • May help astringe and reduce leakage, alleviating nocturnal emission, involuntary emission, or frequent urination.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

症见少寐多梦,梦则遗精,头晕耳鸣,腰膝酸软,心悸健忘,颧红烘热,咽干口燥,精神疲乏,小便短赤,舌质红,脉细数

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Sleep little at night with many dreams, light sleep that is easily awakened, still tired upon waking.
  • Nocturnal emission occurs during dreams, often discovering semen upon waking.
  • Dizziness and blurred vision with tinnitus, ringing sound even in quiet.
  • Lower back and knees are sore and weak, poor sense of support when walking or standing.
  • Palpitations, unstable heartbeat, easily forgetful, declining memory.
  • Frequent flushing and heat in the cheeks, feeling of intermittent waves of heat on the face.
  • Dryness in the throat and mouth, markedly dry and harsh when speaking or swallowing.
  • Mental fatigue and weakness, lack of drive and difficulty concentrating.
  • Urine is scanty, yellowish-reddish, with short and reddish urination.
  • Tongue is red, appears distinctly red when extended.
  • Pulse is thin and rapid, rapid rhythm with weak strength.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

补益肾精,宁心安神,交通心肾

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help tonify Kidney essence, relieving soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, or memory decline.
  • May help calm the Heart and mind, alleviating palpitations, insomnia, or dream-disturbed sleep.
  • May help harmonize Heart and Kidney functions, relieving restlessness, upward disturbance of deficiency fire, or mental fatigue.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

阳事易举,但举而不坚,临势即软,梦中遗精,五心烦热,腰酸膝软,寐则盗汗,口燥咽干,舌红,少苔,脉细数

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Erects quickly but not firm enough, becomes soft shortly before intercourse.
  • Involuntary ejaculation during sleep, finding semen upon waking.
  • Heat sensation in the palms, soles, and center of the chest, with restlessness and unease.
  • Weak and aching lower back, knees feel soft and powerless.
  • Easy sweating after falling asleep, often waking up damp from night sweats.
  • Dry mouth, dry and harsh throat, discomfort when speaking or swallowing.
  • Tongue is red with very little coating, almost no thick fur visible.
  • Pulse is thin and rapid, rapid rhythm with weak force.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

滋阴清热

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help nourish Yin fluids and clear deficiency heat, relieving dry mouth and throat, tidal fever, night sweats, restlessness, or insomnia.
  • May help balance Yin and Yang, making the body feel cool and comfortable, reducing symptoms of scorching heat and deficiency fire.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

遗精日久,阳痿精薄,畏寒肢冷,腰酸膝软,面白无华,精神不振,小便清长,夜尿频多,舌淡,苔薄白,脉沉细弱

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Chronic nocturnal emission over a long period, recurring frequently.
  • Weak erections or easily lost, semen is thin and clear.
  • Pronounced aversion to cold, cold hands and feet that warm slowly.
  • Weak and aching lower back, knees feel soft and powerless.
  • Pale complexion without luster, looking unwell.
  • Low energy and motivation, easily fatigued.
  • Urine is clear and copious, prolonged urination.
  • Increased urinary frequency at night, disrupting rest.
  • Pale tongue, appears lacking blood color when extended.
  • Thin, white tongue coating, a layer of pale white fur.
  • Pulse is deep, thin, and weak, lacking strength.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

温补肾阳

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help warm and nourish Kidney Qi, strengthen Yang Qi, and relieve aversion to cold, cold limbs, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, or mental fatigue.
  • May help enhance vitality and metabolic function, alleviating clear frequent urination, decreased sexual function, or lower limb edema.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

阳痿不举,或举而不坚,胆怯多疑,心悸易惊,夜寐惊惕不安,易醒,有受惊吓史,舌淡红,苔薄白,脉弦细

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, or not firm enough.
  • Prone to timidity and suspiciousness, lacking confidence, indecisive.
  • Heartbeat often unsettled, easily startled by small stimuli.
  • Unsettled sleep at night, frequent awakenings, waking easily.
  • History of being frightened, thereafter more susceptible to startle and instability.
  • Tongue is pale red, appears red but not deep in color.
  • Thin, white tongue coating, a light white layer.
  • Pulse feels tight, straight, and thin, with weak force.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

宁心保神,益血固精

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help calm the Heart and mind, promoting mental tranquility, and relieving palpitations, insomnia, or dream-disturbed sleep.
  • May help nourish Blood and consolidate essence, reducing sallow complexion, fatigue, forgetfulness, or nocturnal emission and involuntary leakage.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

阳事不举,遗精频发,情志抑郁或烦躁易怒,胸胁胀闷,善太息,口苦咽干,舌红,苔薄,脉弦细,有情志所伤病史

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, marked decrease in erectile function.
  • Frequent nocturnal emission, often occurring involuntarily, causing distress.
  • Depressed mood, or irritability and easy anger, emotional volatility.
  • Distension and tightness in the chest and rib-side, feeling of oppression, worsened with movement.
  • Frequent involuntary sighing, sensation of chest distress that is temporarily relieved by sighing.
  • Bitter taste in mouth and dry throat, noticeable dryness when speaking or swallowing.
  • Tongue is red, appears distinctly red.
  • Thin tongue coating, a very thin layer.
  • Pulse feels tight, straight, and thin, weak and small.
  • History of onset triggered by emotional stimuli, symptoms worsen under emotional influence.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

疏肝解郁

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help soothe Liver Qi and resolve stagnation, relieving chest and rib distension, depressed mood, or sensation of a lump in the throat.
  • May help regulate Qi movement, making the body feel relaxed, reducing chest tightness or poor appetite.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

阳事痿软不举或举而不坚,阴囊潮湿,臊臭坠胀,甚则肿痛,遗精频作,尿短赤浑浊,或尿时有少量精液外流,大便黏臭,肢体困倦,口苦黏腻,舌质红,苔黄腻,脉濡数或滑数

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Penis is soft, difficult to erect, or erects but not firm enough to maintain.
  • Chronic dampness and odor in the scrotum, with a dragging and distending sensation, possibly swelling and pain in severe cases.
  • Prone to recurrent emission, frequent occurrences, often troublesome.
  • Scanty, yellowish-red, turbid urine, or sometimes a small amount of semen flows out during urination.
  • Sticky stools with strong odor, sensation of incomplete evacuation.
  • Heavy, fatigued limbs, body feels heavy and weak, more tired after activity.
  • Bitter and sticky mouth feel, sensation of stickiness when speaking or swallowing.
  • Tongue is red, appears noticeably red.
  • Tongue coating is yellow and greasy, like a layer of oily yellow fur.
  • Pulse feels soft and rapid, or slippery and rapid, with a hurried rhythm.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

清热利湿

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • May help clear heat and promote the elimination of damp-turbidity, reducing feverishness, restlessness, thirst, scanty urine, or heavy body sensation.
  • May help relieve discomfort caused by damp-heat, alleviating dark scanty urine, lower limb edema, or skin sores.

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