Herbal food therapy β known in Chinese medicine as "medicated diet" β combines healing herbs with everyday ingredients in flavorful, nutrient-rich meals aimed at boosting overall wellness and enhancing vitality. When it comes to erectile dysfunction (ED), or "yang deficiency" in TCM terms, combining this nutritional approach with conventional or psychological treatment may lead to noticeably improved results. Below are three time-honored recipes designed to help restore male vitality and support reproductive health.
1. Hearty & Powerful: Double Animal Tonic Soup
What Youβll Need:
- 100g bull penis (be sure to clean thoroughly and soak in cold water for 30 mins)
- 10g dog kidney (washed, lightly stir-fried in heated sand, then rinsed and soaked)
- 10g cuscuta seeds (Tusizi) β briefly blanched to remove any impurities
- 10g goji berries, 6g cynomorium (dayun), 10g cuscuta β wrap all in a cheesecloth bag
- 50g chicken meat
- Optional: peppercorns, fresh ginger, Chinese yellow wine, salt, MSG for taste
How to Cook It:
Place the bull penis, dog kidney, lamb, and chicken into a pot. Add enough water and bring to a rolling boil. Skim off any foam that rises. Add the herbal pouch, peppercorns, ginger slices, and yellow wine. Cover and simmer over low heat until all meats are tender and juicy. Remove, slice the meats, and serve in a bowl with a portion of the broth. Season with a pinch of MSG and salt. Enjoy warm.
Note: For safety, ensure bull and dog organs are thoroughly cleaned. This soup should be consumed in moderation, no more than once or twice a week.
2. Deeply Nourishing & Comforting: Dog Meat Herbal Stew
What Youβll Need:
- 250g of dog meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5g cuscuta seeds, 3g processed aconite root (fuzi) β into a cheesecloth bag
- Chopped green onions and ginger
- Chinese yellow wine, sea salt, and broth
Cooking Directions:
First, parboil the dog meat in boiling water, remove and scrub clean. SautΓ© with green onions and ginger until aromatic, then splash in yellow wine. Transfer everything to a clay pot, add the herbal pouch, salt, and enough broth to cover. Simmer over low heat until the meat becomes fall-apart tender. Discard the herbal bag before serving.
Safety Tip: Avoid overuse of aconite root (fuzi); it must be properly processed due to its natural toxicity. Use only under guidance from TCM professionals.
3. Easy Yet Potent: Deer Antler Tonic Wine
Ingredients:
- 3g deer antler (lΓΉrΓ³ng)
- 30g Chinese yam (sliced)
- 500ml strong white liquor (rice wine preferred)
Place the sliced deer antler and yam into a mesh or cheesecloth bag, tie tightly, and submerge in 500ml of white liquor. Seal the bottle and let it infuse for 7 days. Take about 25ml (half a shot glass) once or twice per day.
Note: Deer antler has very warming properties; not advisable for people with a yin-deficient heat pattern. Consume in small doses only.
Why These Work: Backed by Tradition and Science
These tonic recipes incorporate six different animal-based ingredients β notably bull penis and dog kidney β following the "use-organs-to-heal-organs" theory in TCM. Each meat has its strengths: lamb warms yang and expels cold, dog meat enhances kidney function, chicken boosts energy and blood, and deer antler replenishes core vitality. Herbal ingredients like processed aconite aid circulation and yang energy, goji and cuscuta support the liver and kidney, and Chinese yam strengthens digestion and the kidneys for a holistic approach to male wellness.
Ginkgo Warning: If using Ginkgo (bΓ‘i guΗ) in variations of these recipes, always remove the embryo (germ) and avoid excessive long-term use as it can be toxic in high doses.
These dishes are not only targeted remediesβthey're also rich, wholesome meals safe for most men looking to restore strength and healthβwhen prepared and consumed properly.
References:
- (Cuscuta chinensis improves reproductive function in animal studies)
- (Goji berries show positive impact on sexual performance and hormone balance)
- (Deer antler velvet may support sexual health and hormone regulation)
Try This Now: 3-Second Self Check + 30-Second Food Fix
If youβre waking up with fewer morning erections or feel colder in your lower limbs β Immediately try adding goji berries and yam to your morning oatmeal or soup. Keeping these nutrient-rich herbs in your diet just twice a week could help gradually rebuild your yang energy over time.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.
