About Chinese Medicine for Sexual Health
Improved Women's Libido | Correcting Male ED


In Chinese medicine, and in Taoist practices, the joining of man and woman is as fundamental as the core divine principles of Yin and Yang, and the intertwining duality at the center of all life. This understanding of the feminine (Yin), and the masculine (Yang), and the sacred dance that has been danced between them for thousands of years is forever infused with mystery, confusion, and excitement.

Thousands of years ago, Taoists believed that a healthy sexual life style was essential for good health. The famous Taoist text The Tao of Sex is one of the earliest writings in the world addressing issues of sexuality ranging from specific sexual positions to usage of herbs for sexual dysfunctions. The cumulative empirical knowledge of sexual health in Chinese medicine offers a system of cures that addresses sexual health with great success.

Female Sexual Health
Recently, Female Sexual Dysfunction, or FSD, has gained a great deal of attention. As the women at the core of the sexual revolution boom in to their 50’s and 60’s, they are refusing to go quietly and accept a sexless existence for the next 30 years of their productive lives.

While the use of pharmaceutical medications, declining health, and past emotional trauma must be evaluated, Chinese herbal medicine can be invaluable for restoring sexual desire. There are three common areas where Chinese medicine can improve libido:

  • Herbs that support the free flow of Liver Qi throughout the body, and especially the Liver channel that traverses the sexual organs, can work to unblock Liver Qi Stagnation, and allow for the full satisfaction of physical stimulus.
  • Spleen Qi Tonics restore vitality and allow for the enjoyment of natural feminine Qi.

Male Sexual Health
Men’s sexual health issues are also well addressed with Chinese herbs. ED, or Erectile Dysfunction commercials are difficult to dodge on TV, even when enjoying shows during the traditional family viewing hours.  Vast numbers of boomer men are now growing older with their sexually liberated wives; Yikes!

Men’s sexual ability is much more dependent on Kidney Energy and Essence, which naturally declines as we age. Although Kidney Yang Tonics & Essence Tonics are the most common types of Chinese herbs to address ED, there are actually a number of possible issues that may need to be addressed to restore a healthy male sexual function.

  • Yang Kidney Tonics are especially helpful with 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.
  • Herbs that support the free flow of Liver Qi throughout the body, and especially the Liver channel that traverses the sexual organs allow for the reversal of physical impairments.

Although some of the herbs used have immediate beneficial affects, the core herbal Tonics that address underlying deficiencies, take time to repair the different bodily functions. Tonics should be used throughout our aging years to prevent illnesses and to insure that we are able to fully enjoy all of the years of our life, as a whole sexual person, performing the sacred dance of life and love.

Herbs for Sexual Health:
Schisandra chinensis-wu wei zi
Schizandra is a famous tonic historically consumed by Chinese royalty. It is renowned as a beauty tonic and is considered to be a youth preserving herb. It has been used for centuries to make the skin soft, moist and radiant. It is also said to be a powerful tonic to the brain and mind, and is believed in China to improve memory. It is also said to be an excellent sexual tonic when consumed regularly. It is a top herb for producing abundant sexual fluids, increasing sexual endurance and strengthening the whole body. It is used in many tonic formulations as an "astringent" and can stop night sweats.

Epimedium spp.-yin yang huo-Horny Goat Weed
Epimedium is a powerful sexual tonic and Asian people consider it one of the best aphrodisiacs. It increases sperm production in men. It also strengthens bones and joints and reduces numbness in the extremities. Recent research indicates that Epimedium is a strong immune system regulator. It lowers high blood pressure, without reducing it below normal and calms the heart. It reduces headaches and migraines associated with menstrual cycles.

Turnera diffusa-Damiana
Traditionally used as a aphrodisiac, especially for women, Damiana supports Kidney Essence and has a restorative effect on the central nervous system.

Dendrobium-she hu-Orchid
This variety of Chinese orchid is an excellent Yin tonic and longevity herb. It is said to quickly and effectively replace spent "adaptive energy. When combined with licorice root, it is also called "healer's tea," because it is said to provide healing energy which can be transmitted to others and replace spent healing energy. It is commonly used in Chinese herbalism to moistens the Stomach and Lungs. It can be very effective in treating problems like dry mouth, thirst, stomach pain, mouth sores, sunstroke, and dry lungs and air passages due to dry weather or due to pollution and smoke. Dendrobium helps keep the skin moist and helps generate beautiful skin.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum- jiao gu lan
Gynostemma is used to slow aging and to prevent feebleness and senility; to reduce fatigue, to increase vigor; to improve digestion; to strengthen the mind; and to improve sex functions. It generally reinforces overall health and is viewed as a virtual "cure-all" in Asia. Ongoing use of Gynostemma has a protective quality strengthening the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life. Gynostemma is useful in a number of mental conditions, including simple depression and anxiety. It has developed an enormous reputation in Asia as a top aid in weight control programs.  It also regulates blood sugar and reduces blood fat.

Morinda officinalis-ba ji tian-Morinda Root and Vine
Morinda is highly nutritious and is used in superior tonic formulas for strengthening the body's Yang function. It is a widely used remedy for impotence as it increases sexual strength in men and women. It tonifies the Kidney energy and corrects soreness of the lower back and knees, and joint pain. It is used by women for infertility and frigidity. Morinda is used widely in China to increase mental power. It is also considered to be beneficial to the heart and has been shown to be effective in lowering high blood pressure.

Angelica sinensis-dang gui
One of the best herbs for invigorating the blood, especially when blood has been stagnated by cold. Dang gui harmonizes the blood and menstrual disorders and builds blood with blood deficiency.

Cinnamomum cassia-rou gui-Cinnamon bark
Cinnamon bark is a potent essence tonic that promotes circulation and warms internal energy; it is said that it leads energy back to the source, or Kidney. Cinnamon bark improves the Yang energy and sexual vitality.

Albizzia spp.-he huan pi-Mimosa tree bark
Calms the "Shen" and reduces nervous tension. Has an overall calming affect on the nervous system.

Scutellaria latiflora-Western Skullcap
Despite its ominous name, skullcap is a gentle and effective nervine that helps to calm the mind and reduce nervous tension. It is also used to reduce muscle spasms, reduce palpitations and to induce sleep.

Codonopsis pilosula-dang shen
Codonopsis is one of the most celebrated and widely used Chinese tonic herbs. It is mild and doesn't have any side effects. An outstanding Qi tonic, it supports the Spleen and Lung functions so that Qi is replenished. Codonopsis is also an exceptional blood tonic and a key immune system tonic. It's actions closely mimic Ginseng, but Codonopsis can be used daily without over stimulation or disruption of other body functions.

Ashwaganda
A famed Indian herb used for thousand of years to reverse erectile dysfunction and promote male sexual ability.

Ginko Biloba
Increases blood flow.

Cinnamomum cassia-rou gui-Cinnamon bark
Cinnamon bark is a strong essence tonic that promotes circulation and warms internal energy; it is said that it leads energy back to the source, or Kidney. Cinnamon bark increases the Yang energy and enhances male sexual vitality.

Gynostemma pentaphyllum- jiao gu lan
Gynostemma is used to slow down aging and to prevent feebleness and senility; to reduce fatigue, to increase vigor; to improve digestion; to strengthen the mind; and to improve sex functions. It generally reinforces overall health and is viewed as a virtual "cure-all" in Asia. Ongoing use of Gynostemma has a protective quality strengthening the adaptive capacity of the person at every level of their life.

Psoraleae corylifolia-bu gu zhi
A popular Chinese herb to restore premature gray hair to it's natural color. Psoralia also prevents hair loss. As a Yang Tonic, it strengthens Kidney energy. .

Cynomorium-suo yang
Cynomorium is a superb tonic to the primal yang essence and is used in many tonics for both men and women. It is widely believed in the Orient to be a superb longevity herb and an excellent sexual tonic and stimulant.

Eucommia ulmoides-du zhong-Rubber Tree Bark
Eucommia is considered a primary herb used to increase yang functions in the body.

Sesame Indicum-hei zhi ma-Black Sesame Seed
Black sesame seed is a fabulous longevity herb. In addition to its essence-building capacity.

Alisma plantago-aquatica-ze xie-Water Plantain Root
Alisma  is safe with mild tonic qualities, especially affecting the Kidney/Bladder, and the Spleen/Stomach.

For information on conventional approaches to sexual health, visit Kids Health, the Medline, or the CDC. This is not an endorsement of these organizations,  just a resource guide.

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