Article 77: A Selection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Male Infertility (Part 2) and Dietary Therapy

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17. Prepare a decoction: 12g Rehmannia glutinosa, 10g each of Alisma plantago-aquatica, Poria cocos, Plantago asiatica, and Paeonia lactiflora, 6g each of Paeonia suffruticosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Phellodendron chinense, 15g Biyu San (a traditional Chinese medicine formula), and 20g raw turtle shell. Decoct in water and take one dose daily for three months as one course of treatment. Suitable for male immunological infertility.

18. 15g each of Epimedium, Codonopsis pilosula, and Plantago asiatica; 12g each of Cistanche deserticola, Rubus idaeus, Cuscuta chinensis, Lycium barbarum, processed Polygonatum sibiricum, processed Cibotium barometz, Vaccaria segetalis, and Angelica sinensis; 9g of Curculigo orchioides; 6g of Schisandra chinensis; and 3g of Placenta hominis powder. Decoct in water and take one dose daily. Suitable for male infertility caused by azoospermia.

19. Anemarrhena asphodeloides 9g, Phellodendron chinense 10g, Rehmannia glutinosa 15g, Cornus officinalis 9g, Dioscorea opposita and Smilax glabra 15g each, Cirsium japonicum root 30g, Typha orientalis pollen 15g, Imperata cylindrica root 30g. Decocted in water, taken in two divided doses in the morning and evening, along with 1.5g of Panax notoginseng powder.

20. Honeysuckle and Forsythia, 24g each; Dandelion and Viola, 20g each; Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, and Rubus idaeus, 15g each; Phellodendron chinense, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Gentiana scabra, 12g each; Placenta hominis powder (to be taken with water), 15g; Licorice root, 10g. Decoct in water and take one dose daily. Suitable for male infertility caused by pyospermia.

21. Artemisia annua, Cornus officinalis, and Astragalus membranaceus (processed) 20g each; Anemarrhena asphodeloides and Phellodendron chinense 12g each; Os draconis and Ostrea gigas 30g each; Astragalus complanatus 15g; Polygala tenuifolia and Acorus tatarinowii 12g each; Rehmannia glutinosa (processed) 15g. Decocted in water and taken orally, one dose per day.

22. Take 480 grams of leek seeds (soaked in wine and roasted), 60 grams of raw dragon bone (ground into powder), mix with wine and rice paste to form pills the size of a paulownia seed. Take 30 pills each time on an empty stomach with salt water.

23. Take 30 grams of Schisandra chinensis and 30 grams of chicken gizzard lining, grind them into powder, and take 3 grams with boiled water, 3 times a day.

24. Take 15 grams of wolfberries, chew and swallow them every night, and continue for one month as one course of treatment. After the semen analysis returns to normal, take another course of treatment.

Medicinal diet for treating male infertility

1. Boil one pair of goat testicles with appropriate amounts of salt and fennel until cooked. Eat the testicles and drink the soup once a day for 7 days as one course of treatment. Used for those with kidney yang deficiency.

2. Take 60 grams of dog meat and one sparrow (remove feathers and internal organs), add a little salt and fennel seeds, stew until cooked, eat the meat and drink the soup, once a day, for 7 days as one course of treatment. Used for those with kidney yang deficiency.

3. Take 10-15 grams of Cordyceps sinensis and one fresh placenta. Remove the fishy smell and rinse clean. Put the Cordyceps sinensis and placenta into an earthenware pot with water, place the pot in an iron pot on the stove, and steam until cooked. Add salt to taste before eating. This is for those with deficiency of both qi and blood.

4. One turtle, 15 grams of white fungus, salt and ginger to taste. Slaughter and clean the turtle, then cut it into pieces. Soak the white fungus in water, then stew it with the turtle meat and ginger. Season with salt after cooking. Eat the turtle meat and white fungus, and drink the soup. One dose per day for 5-7 days. Nourishes Yin and reduces internal heat. Suitable for infertility caused by semen non-liquefaction.

5. Take 10 grams each of Asparagus cochinchinensis, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Ligustrum lucidum, 15 grams of Cordyceps sinensis, and 30 ml of honey. Decoct the above four ingredients in water, add honey, and drink the liquid. Take warm, one dose daily for several days. This formula nourishes Yin and reduces internal heat. It is suitable for infertility caused by semen non-liquefaction.

6. Ginseng 15g, Astragalus 20g, Dioscorea 25g, Sparrow eggs 5. Decoct all herbs in water, remove the dregs, add the sparrow eggs, stir well, and simmer briefly. Take warm, eat the sparrow eggs, and drink the broth. One dose daily for several days. This formula strengthens the spleen and kidneys. Suitable for infertility caused by poor sperm motility.

7. One pair of deer penises, 15 grams each of Morinda officinalis and Epimedium. Boil the three ingredients together until the deer penises are thoroughly cooked, then chop them. Eat the deer penises and drink the broth, one dose daily for several days. This tonifies kidney qi and strengthens the spleen and stomach. It is suitable for infertility caused by poor sperm motility.

8. Ingredients: 15g each of Morinda officinalis and Cuscuta chinensis, 10g each of Cinnamomum cassia and Cistanche deserticola, 20g of dog penis, 100g of mutton, appropriate amounts of Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, cooking wine, MSG, lard, and salt. Preparation: Place the Morinda officinalis, Cuscuta chinensis, and Cistanche deserticola in a gauze bag, tie the opening, and set aside. Soak the dog penis in water until it swells, wash it, stir-fry it in oil until crisp, then soak it in warm water for half an hour. Place it in a pot of boiling water with the washed mutton. After the water boils, add Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, cooking wine, and cinnamon. Simmer over low heat until the mutton is about 70% cooked. Add the herb bag to the pot and continue simmering. Once the dog penis and mutton are tender, remove them, cut them into pieces, place them in a bowl, and season with MSG, salt, and lard. Eat the meat and drink the soup. This is a tonic for virility and kidney tonification. It can treat infertility caused by low sperm motility.

9. Prepared Rehmannia root, Dioscorea opposita, Rubus idaeus, Lycium barbarum, Cuscuta chinensis, 15g each; Jujube peel, 10g; Alisma plantago-aquatica, 12g. Place all seven ingredients in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and decoct. Drink the decoction twice daily, morning and evening. This remedy benefits the kidneys and promotes sperm production. It is suitable for infertility caused by abnormal semen and kidney essence deficiency.

10. Take 15 grams each of Cibotium barometz, Rosa laevigata, and Lycium barbarum, and 200 grams of lean dog meat. Wash and cut the dog meat into pieces, then put it in a pot with the Cibotium barometz, Rosa laevigata, and Lycium barbarum. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for 40 minutes. Eat the meat and drink the soup. This remedy tonifies the kidneys and strengthens yang. It can be used as an adjunct treatment for infertility; regular consumption yields good results.

11. One pair of lamb kidneys, 12 grams of Cistanche deserticola, 10 grams each of Rehmannia glutinosa and Lycium barbarum, and 8 grams of Morinda officinalis. Wash the lamb kidneys, dice them, and put them in a pot with the Cistanche deserticola, Lycium barbarum, and Morinda officinalis. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for 60 minutes until the kidneys are tender. Eat the meat and drink the soup. Once a day. This remedy is for strengthening yang and tonifying the kidneys. It can be used as an adjunct treatment for infertility.

12. Ingredients: 15g ginseng, 15g rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, 20g yam, 20g astragalus root, 5 sparrow heads, 1 hen, and appropriate seasonings. Preparation: Clean the chicken and sparrow heads, remove feathers, and place them in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until 70% done. Add astragalus root, yam, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, ginger, salt, and cooking wine. Reduce heat and simmer until tender. Soak the ginseng in boiling water and steam for half an hour. Consume the soup, eat the meat, and chew the ginseng. This dish strengthens the spleen and stomach and replenishes kidney qi. Suitable for those with poor sperm motility due to spleen and kidney qi deficiency.