4. Li Yusen

4. Li Yusen

I am 30 years old. I learned from Zhu Jinzhong’s medical case on Baidu that I have cold penis, frequent dreams, and nocturnal emission, which have lasted for about 15 years. During this time, I took some traditional Chinese patent medicines, and had nocturnal emissions every night after taking them. Since last year, I have also experienced erectile dysfunction. You mentioned Chaihu Plus Longgu Muli Decoction last year, which I tried, and later added 3 doses of Baizhu. The next day, my urine was yellow and I felt a bit hot. Later, I added Baizhu, Shaoyao, and Tianhuafen, and after taking one dose, I broke out in a cold sweat and couldn’t sleep that night. By daytime, my complexion looked pale. Then I added Baizhu, Shaoyao, and Shihu, but I started experiencing constipation. What should I do in this situation?

Answer: Frequent dreams and nocturnal emissions indicate excessive “Xiang Huo” (pathological fire), while a cold penis indicates kidney deficiency. Your symptoms suggest water failing to nourish wood and liver yang rising excessively. Taking Chaihu Plus Longgu Muli Decoction is only partially correct, as this formula can soothe the liver and subdue yang but lacks the effect of nourishing yin and subduing yang. You should come to my clinic for syndrome differentiation-based treatment.