Feeling Frustrated Lately? Try These Proven TCM Remedies for Premature Ejaculation
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views premature ejaculation as primarily stemming from issues like excess damp-heat in the liver channel, yin deficiency with yang rising, a weakened kidney system, or deficiencies in the heart and spleen. For centuries, people have turned to TCM herbal prescriptions passed down through generations to address these root causes. Below are six particularly effective traditional remedies, each targeting a different underlying pattern believed to cause premature ejaculation.
Formula 1: Detox the Liver Channel, Cool the Excess Heat
Ingredients: Gentian root (15g), Scutellaria root (10g), Gardenia fruit (9g), Alisma root (12g), Akebia stem (10g), Plantago seeds (9g), Angelica root (10g), Rehmannia root (9g), Licorice root (9g)
Instructions: Boil all herbs with water and divide into two servings for daily consumption.
Effect: This decoction helps to flush excess damp-heat from the liver channel. Suitable for premature ejaculation caused by liver damp-heat.
Formula 2: Nourish Yin, Calm Overactive Yang
Ingredients: Raw Rehmannia root (10g), Cornelian cherry (9g), Chinese yam (9g), Anemarrhena root (9g), Phellodendron bark (9g), Alisma root (9g), Moutan bark (9g), Rosa laevigata fruit (9g), Astragalus seed (10g), Dragon bone and oyster shell (30g each)
Instructions: Decoction taken twice daily.
Effect: This formula supports yin while anchoring excessive yang energy. Best for premature ejaculation linked to yin deficiency and hyperactive yang.
Safety Tip: Be cautious with heavy mineral herbs like dragon bone and oyster shell—use as directed.
Formula 3: Strengthen the Kidneys, Firm Up Essence
Ingredients: Aconite root and cinnamon bark (6g each), Prepared Rehmannia (9g), Cornelian cherry (9g), Poria (10g), Alisma root and Chinese yam (12g each), Moutan bark (10g)
Instructions: Boil and drink twice daily.
Effect: A top formula for patients experiencing premature ejaculation due to kidney qi deficiency or weak reproductive energy.
Formula 4: Recharge the Heart and Spleen
Ingredients: Ginseng (9g), Atractylodes (9g), Astragalus (12g), Angelica root (10g), Poria spirit (9g), Polygala and jujube seed (6g each), Dried longan pulp (12g), Costus root and licorice root (6g each)
Instructions: Decoction once a day, split in two doses.
Effect: Designed for individuals with heart and spleen deficiency, where symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and poor focus coexist with premature ejaculation.
Formula 5: Simple Boost—Ginseng and Tea
Ingredients: Ginseng (15g), Green tea leaves (5g)
Instructions: Steep in hot water as a daily tea, divided in two doses.
Effect: Gently boosts yang energy and vitality. Best for exhaustion-related premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency.
Note: Monitor intake of ginseng when combining with caffeine, especially if prone to insomnia.
Formula 6: Slow Cooked Dog Meat Stew for Cold-Type Weakness
Ingredients: Dog meat (500g), anise, fennel, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, ground pepper, cooking salt
Instructions: Clean and parboil the meat. Stir-fry until golden. Transfer to a clay pot with the rest of the ingredients. Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 2 hours. Season before serving.
Effect: This nourishing stew warms yang, dispels cold, and strengthens the spleen. A comfort food-style tonic for those with qi deficiency and weak digestion, along with cold-type premature ejaculation symptoms like fatigue or lower back aches.
General Safety Tips
- Many formulas use warming or mineral herbs. Avoid self-prescribing over extended periods.
- Some herbs—like *white ginkgo seed kernels*—should have their cores removed to reduce toxicity.
- Always use proper sourcing and consult a trained herbalist for long-term use.
When to Consider These Remedies
If you experience quick ejaculation accompanied by signs like irritability (liver damp-heat), dry mouth or night sweats (yin deficiency), fatigue and poor appetite (spleen/heart deficiency), or cold limbs and low libido (kidney yang deficiency), these formulas target the root causes.
Want Faster Relief? Here's A Quick Action Plan
If premature ejaculation occurs often and you’re feeling warm and irritable →
Immediately try Formula 1 after consulting a professional.
If you also feel cold, tired, or have weak knees →
Start with Formula 3 or 6.
If fatigue, worry, or insomnia is more dominant →
Go for Formula 4.
