この記事の概要
Chinese herbal medicine is one option for the treatment of ED (erectile dysfunction). Tsumura is a well-known pharmaceutical company that provides herbal medicines and also offers several herbal medicines that can be effective for ED. Kampo medicines focus on balancing the body, which is the root cause of ED, and aim to improve one's constitution. Below are some of the herbal medicines from Tsumura that are expected to be effective against ED.
1. tsumura rokumi chiho-gan (tsumura 112)
Lukumi Jiang Maru is believed to enhance kidney function and improve overall energy and vitality of the body. In Oriental medicine, “kidney deficiency” is considered one of the causes of ED, and Lukumi Jiang Maru is used to strengthen kidney function, making it suitable for patients with symptoms such as fatigue, frequent urination, and sensitivity to cold, in addition to ED.
- Effects: Improves renal function, increases physical strength, restores vigor
- Indications: Fatigable, easily chilled, frequent urination at night
2. tsumura hachijihirogan (tsumura 7)
Hachimichihomaru is a formulation of Rokmichihomaru with the addition of two kinds of medicinal herbs (guiji and fuzhi).This enhances its warming effect and makes it particularly suitable for people who are easily chilled and have poor blood flow. By improving blood circulation and enhancing kidney function, it is expected to improve symptoms of ED.
- Benefits: warms the body, promotes blood flow, strengthens kidney function
- Indications: sensitivity to cold, swelling, frequent urination, weakness, ED
3. tsumura udzuki kenjikimaru (tsumura 107)
Gyusha Kidney Qi Maru is a formulation of Hachimichi Ji Huang Maru with Gyusha and Kurumaeki to further strengthen kidney function, increase strength, and promote improved blood circulation. It is especially effective for ED, swelling, sensitivity to cold, and back pain in older men. In Oriental medicine, this herbal medicine is expected to have long-term effects on ED, in which “kidney” is strongly involved.
- Effects: Promotes blood circulation, strengthens kidney function, improves physical strength
- Indications: sensitivity to cold, back pain, fatigue, swelling, ED
4. tsumura ho-chu-ki-kitou (tsumura 41)
Ho-Chu-Yi-Ki-To is effective in increasing the body’s energy and vitality, and is expected to be effective for ED caused by qi-deficiency (lack of energy).It is particularly suited for people who feel tired and lethargic, and can improve erectile function by raising the level of energy throughout the body.
- Effects: energy recovery, increased strength
- Indications: Fatigable, lack of strength, low energy, ED
5. tsumura shibagouka yongkotsukakaitan (tsumura 12)
Shibako-ka Ryuko-Okakitou is a Chinese herbal medicine used in cases of ED caused by stress and tension. It aims to improve ED caused by mental factors by relieving mental anxiety and tension and calming the mind. This herbal medicine may be suitable for ED caused by stress and pressure.
- Effect: Relieves stress and anxiety, calms the mind
- Indications: ED due to stress, insomnia, irritability
6. tsumura katsura katsura kayo (tsumura 69)
This prescription is also effective in relieving mental anxiety and tension, and is often used especially for ED caused by stress and excessive tension. By stabilizing the mental state, it is expected to improve ED caused by sexual pressure.
- Effect: mental stability, anxiety reduction
- Indications: mental and physical tension, insomnia, stress, ED
Characteristics of Chinese Herbal Treatment
- Constitutional improvement: Unlike Western medicines, which are fast-acting, herbal medicines aim to fundamentally improve one’s constitution.
- Fewer side effects: Chinese herbal medicines use naturally derived ingredients and are considered to have relatively few side effects. However, care should be taken in case they do not suit your constitution or interact with other medicines.
結論
It is important to select herbal medicine treatment for ED according to one’s constitution and symptoms. Tsumura offers a full range of Chinese herbal medicine formulas to suit the cause of ED, such as those to strengthen kidney function, promote blood circulation, and relieve stress. Since Chinese herbal medicines aim to improve one’s constitution and often require long-term treatment, it is recommended to consult with a physician or a Chinese herbalist to better understand whether the cause of ED is physical, psychological, or both.
