Acupuncture treats impotence

Impotence is a common sexual dysfunction in men, and acupuncture treatment has been proven to be an effective non-drug treatment. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, acupuncture can harmonize qi and blood and invigorate yang energy, thereby improving erectile function.

The principle of acupuncture in treating impotence is mainly to adjust the functions of the internal organs, especially the kidneys. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney governs reproduction, and insufficient kidney yang is an important cause of impotence. Acupuncture can replenish kidney qi and nourish the tendons. The selected acupoints such as Guanyuan, Shenshu, Taixi, etc. can help stimulate kidney yang and enhance sexual function.

Acupuncture treatment has individualized advantages for impotence caused by different causes:

1. For impotence caused by kidney yang deficiency, acupuncture can improve symptoms by warming and tonifying kidney yang, such as Moxibustion on Shenshu, Guanyuan and other acupoints.

2. For impotence caused by psychological factors such as tension and anxiety, acupuncture can choose acupuncture points on the heart meridian or pericardium meridian to achieve a calming effect.

3. For erectile dysfunction caused by stagnation of liver qi or damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, acupuncture uses acupuncture points to soothe liver qi, clear away heat and diuresis.

At the same time as acupuncture treatment, combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment can further improve the efficacy. Commonly used Chinese medicines include seahorse, gentian, etc. Most of these medicines have the effects of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, soothing the liver and relieving depression, and complement acupuncture.

While receiving acupuncture treatment, patients with impotence should also pay attention to maintaining good living habits, avoid staying up late, maintain a balanced nutrition, and eat more kidney-boosting foods such as wolfberry and yam. In addition, maintaining a good mood and avoiding excessive indulgence are also important factors in promoting recovery.