Today let's talk about men's issues in that area. Did you know? Whether a man functions smoothly there is closely related to the four viscera: heart, liver, spleen, and kidney. Think about it—if the heart constantly feels like it's burning with a fire, the kidney's strength is insufficient, or the liver's function of free flow is impaired, the problem of short duration can easily arise.

Not long ago I met a 40-year-old man who began feeling a lack of strength in that area a year ago; it has become much more severe in the past three months—his duration is so short it's less than a minute, he is exhausted afterward and cannot control it, his scrotum is persistently damp, his lumbar and knees are sore and weak, he has urinary frequency and urgency, he frequently indulges in intrusive thoughts, and his hair is falling out in handfuls.

I glanced at his tongue: the coating was thin and white, with teeth marks on the sides. From that you can tell there is liver qi stagnation and spleen deficiency, and a lack of communication between heart and kidney—in plain terms, the heart, liver, spleen, and kidney organs aren’t coordinating well, which has produced this whole set of problems.

So what to do? We need to apply treatment according to the pattern. First, use herbs like ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala (bai zhu), and Chinese yam to strengthen the spleen and tonify qi, giving the body more vitality.

Then use Euryale ferox (qian shi), lotus seed, and Morus mulberry pupa (sang piao xiao) to astringe and stop leakage, firmly guarding the "essence gate." Next, Cistanche (rou cong rong) and Morinda officinalis (ba ji tian) are excellent for warming the kidney and assisting yang, which can bolster kidney qi and restore vigor. Paeonia lactiflora (bai shao), Cyperus (xiang fu), and Ligusticum chuanxiong (chuan xiong) can soothe the liver, regulate qi, and invigorate blood, improving mood and easing the body.

Also, Pinellia ternata (ban xia) and dichroa/dan nan xing (dan nan xing) transform phlegm, open the orifices, and calm the mind, reducing bodily burdens and clearing surplus "waste." Finally, Hirudo (shui zhi) is used to break blood stasis and dispel stagnation of qi and blood in the body, allowing the overall therapeutic effect to be better realized.

Look, isn’t this prescription quite comprehensive? It both tonifies the kidneys and strengthens the spleen, while also nourishing the heart and soothing the liver—follow the whole regimen and it’s hard not to see improved function! That said, this is still a medicinal prescription, so it’s best to consult a doctor before using it—don’t experiment on your own!