Premature ejaculation (PE) can be a frustrating issue for many men, often affecting both confidence and quality of life. While medical treatments exist, traditional remedies—rooted in centuries of Eastern wisdom—can offer gentle, supportive alternatives. Below are ten simple home-based remedies derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. These approaches aim to help boost vitality and address underlying imbalances, offering potential relief when used consistently and responsibly.
1. Gently Boost Vitality with Longan Fruit Wine
This traditional tonic involves soaking 200g of dried longan fruit in 400ml of 60% white liquor (like rice spirits) inside a tightly sealed glass container. After two weeks, it develops into a subtly sweet, warming elixir. Drink 10–20ml, twice daily. Known for supporting kidney energy and overall vitality, it’s best taken consistently.
2. Uncommonly Effective: Earthworm Paste with Chive Juice
Take 11 cleaned earthworms, crush them with freshly extracted chive juice, and mix with hot rice wine. Consume once daily for seven consecutive days. Though unconventional, this age-old combination aims to stimulate blood flow and sexual vigor.
3. Quickly Soothe Inner Heat with Chrysanthemum Fermented Rice
Combine 10g of chopped dried chamomile (sweet chrysanthemum) flowers with a small amount of fermented rice wine in a small pot. Boil and ingest warm, twice daily. This remedy focuses on calming internal heat that may trigger premature ejaculation.
4. Nourish Gently with Ginkgo and Tofu Skin Porridge
Use 12g of peeled ginkgo nuts (remove the embryo—**the bitter core**) with 45–80g of tofu skin and uncooked rice. Simmer together into a mild porridge, ideally eaten for breakfast once daily. Important: Ginkgo should not be taken in high amounts or for long periods, due to potential toxicity.
5. Savor Stir-Fried Pork Kidney and Daylilies
Slice and clean 500g of pork kidney, removing inner membranes. Combine with 50g of soaked daylily flowers, and stir-fry with ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy sauce. Add a dash of thickener and broth to coat. This dish is thought to tonify the kidneys—key to reproductive health in TCM.
6. Support Yang Energy with Shrimp and Chive Stir-Fry
Stir-fry 250g fresh shrimp and 100g chopped Chinese chives in light oil with ginger, cooking wine, and soy sauce. This quick meal may help warm yang energy and strengthen reproductive function over time.
7. Stimulate Naturally with Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) in Rice Wine
Soak 60g of Epimedium with 1.5g of deer antler and a light pinch of salt in 500ml of good quality rice wine. Let steep for 7–15 days. Drink 20ml each evening. Use with caution—start with low doses and avoid prolonged use without supervision.
8. Sweetly Adapt with Candied Kumquats
Wash 500g kumquats, flatten them slightly to remove seeds, and mix with 250g sugar. Dry naturally for several days before bottling. Chew a few daily as a vitamin C-rich snack believed to uplift mood and contribute to sexual wellness over time.
9. Powerfully Nourish with Softshell Turtle Soup & Herbs
Combine 1 cleaned softshell turtle with 20g fresh Chinese yam and 15–20g of dried longan. Simmer all in a double boiler until tender. Eat both the meat and soup once weekly for deep nourishment, particularly for fatigue-related PE.
10. Subtly Strengthen with Loach and Tofu Broth
Boil 500g loach fish after cleaning out guts, add 250g tofu and a little rice wine. Cook until the fish is very tender. This soothing soup is rich in protein and traditionally used to support qi—essential body energy.
Safety First: Use With Awareness
While these remedies come from long-used traditions, always exercise caution. Avoid over-consuming ingredients like ginkgo or alcohol-infusion tonics without proper guidance. Many of these dishes are supportive dietary therapies but may not be suitable for everyone—especially those with existing health issues.
- "Epimedium shows promising activity on endothelial function and testosterone levels." (PMID: 16284680)
- "Pharmacological effects of longan extract on stress and cognition." (PMID: 26312072)
- "Ginkgo biloba: caution recommended due to potential toxicity in high doses." (PMID: 21142856)
Now Test Yourself: See If These Apply To You
If you finish too quickly during intimacy, try the chive-shrimp stir-fry tonight. If you're always fatigued and mentally foggy, brew the softshell turtle longan soup this Sunday. If stress stops you from relaxing, snack on 2–3 candied kumquats after lunch.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.
