Effectively Treat ED Naturally—10 Time-Tested Chinese Home Remedies
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, can affect a man's confidence and quality of life. While modern medicine offers pharmaceutical solutions, many people are turning to traditional remedies that have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. Here are 10 folk methods for managing ED that may help improve libido, boost kidney energy, and enhance overall vitality. Always consult a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner before trying any remedy.
1. Roasted Chicken Testicles: Traditional Tonic for Libido
This time-honored method from rural Chinese medicine uses testicles from a rooster with bright red comb, glossy feathers, and strong stature. The testicles are soaked in rice wine for about 3 hours, roasted until golden brown, then served with vinegar and garlic paste. This is taken once every other night, one pair each time.
Main benefits: May support those experiencing ED and premature ejaculation.
Safety note: Always use clean poultry from safe sources, and adhere to proper cooking standards.
2. Goji Leaf Lamb Kidney Soup—Gentle Daily Nourishment
Boil 250g fresh goji leaves, 1 lamb kidney (sliced and membranes removed), 15 scallion stalks, 3 slices of ginger, and a splash of vinegar to make a warming soup.
Main benefits: Strengthens kidney energy, replenishes essence, and may help with lower back weakness and ED.
Tip: Can be eaten alongside meals regularly.
3. Stir-Fried Shrimp and Chives—Simple and Delicious
Prepare 250g fresh shrimp and 100g fresh chives. Cook shrimp in warm oil with ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and yellow cooking wine. Add chives last and lightly stir-fry until tender.
Main benefits: Boosts yang energy, supports fertility, and offers a tasty kitchen remedy.
4. Ginseng & Rehmannia Decoction—For Senior Vitality
This tonic includes red ginseng (10g), cooked rehmannia root (30g), astragalus (25g), atractylodes (15g), morinda (15g), cornus fruit (10g), and more. Combine all, cook in water, and drink twice daily for one week.
Main benefits: Targets ED in older adults through kidney and qi support.
5. Centipede & Loofah Seed Powder—Specialty Treatment
Roast one centipede, toast 30 loofah seeds, and grind with 15g licorice root into fine powder. Take twice daily with diluted vinegar for a 7-day course.
Main benefits: Traditionally used for cases of insufficient erections.
Warning: Do not overdose on centipede; consult an herbal specialist.
6. Yangqi Herbal Blend with Lamb Testicles—Deep Energy Booster
This blend combines yangqi stone (30g) with herbs like cistanche, fo-ti, curculigo, epimedium, and includes one lamb testicle. Boil all and drink one dose per day for 15 days.
Main benefits: Enhances yang energy and sexual performance.
Note: Use high-quality animal parts from reputable sources.
7. Herbal “Er Miao San” Upgrade—Combat Damp-Heat Syndrome
This modernly adapted formula features roasted atractylodes, yellow cypress bark, cinnamon, pinellia, and more—15 herbs to address internal dampness and weak energy.
Main benefits: Suitable for men experiencing fatigue, soreness, and sluggish sexual function due to internal heat and moisture.
How to take: Boil daily; one cycle lasts 15 days.
8. Centipede & Gecko Powder—Tonic for Energy and Circulation
Mix dried gecko, centipede, and epimedium with angelica, white peony root, and licorice (standardized in 40:120 parts). Grind into a fine powder, take 6g on an empty stomach twice daily with vinegar or rice wine. 30-day course.
Main benefits: Supports yang energy and promotes sexual vitality.
9. Xixin (Asarum) Tea—For Cold-Type ED
Infuse 5g of Xixin herb in boiling water. Drink as tea daily for 15 days per course. Repeat up to 3 courses.
Main benefits: Warms the interior and supports men with cold-related ED.
Warning: Do not use if you have heat symptoms or liver concerns. Xixin contains toxic components and should be used under professional supervision only. (Reference: *Huangdi Neijing*, dietary therapy section)
10. Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan—Classic Remedy for Restoration
This well-known patent medicine uses a base of black-bone chicken. Take 2 pills per dose, 2 times a day, mixed with salted warm water.
Main benefits: Supports blood and qi balance, useful for short erection duration or general fatigue.
Safety: Suitable for long-term recovery regimens.
Feeling Hopeless? Here’s What You Can Do Instantly—Right Now
If your erections are weaker than usual ⇨
Try one dose of shrimp & chives dinner tonight.
If you experience premature ejaculation ⇨
Take a 3-day centipede-loofah powder course, only under guidance.
If your libido drops with fatigue ⇨
Start ginseng-rehmannia decoction every morning for 7 days.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.
