A low sperm count can have many causes in both western and Chinese medicine, but it is rare that an exact cause can be pinpointed in a particular patient. As such, Chinese medicine practitioners typically associate the condition with underperforming organs – particularly those associated with sexual function.
To help with this issue, practitioners often rely on herbal formulations like Jin Ying Zi that target the organs most likely responsible for low sperm count issues.
What Causes Low Sperm Count in Chinese Medicine?
In Chinese medicine, sexual function is assigned to the kidneys, which are responsible for holding (or “binding”) the sperm before they are released during ejaculation. In patients with low sperm count, the belief is that poor kidney performance allows sperm to escape, which can lead to a variety of conditions that western physicians associate with sexual dysfunction, like premature ejaculation.
How Can Herbs Like Jin Ying Zi Help with Low Sperm Count?
Chinese medicine practitioners assert that the seminal fluid is kept in place using gates. Two of these gates – the seminal gate in the prostate and the urethral gate that contains both semen and urine – can be influenced using certain herbal therapies.
One herbal therapy – Jin Ying Zi – fortifies the kidney, which allows the kidneys to exert better control over the gates responsible for regulating sperm flow. This includes the seminal and urethral gates. By better controlling these fluid gates, the body can build up the kidneys and help them perform better, which is a positive feedback loop that can restore low sperm counts.
Before taking any Chinese herbs, it’s important for patients to consult with an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner first. It is common for Jin Ying Zi to be prescribed in conjunction with other herbs to improve results and minimize risks, and an experienced practitioner can ensure this is done precisely and safely.