Do you also struggle with "having many ideas but poor capability"? Usually, your mind is filled with endless thoughts, but when it comes to the crucial moment, you falter and fail right from the start? This not only makes you lose face but also significantly affects your marital relationship.

Worse still, many people mistakenly believe it is "kidney deficiency" and follow the trend by consuming a bunch of kidney-tonifying supplements. Not only do they see no improvement, but their bodies actually become increasingly weak—if this resonates with you, stop immediately! This is likely caused by "yin deficiency and fire excess"!

Before hastily trying to regulate, let’s first do a self-check: Besides poor function, do you also experience these symptoms? For example, unusually strong desire, or even easy arousal, while also often feeling warmth in the palms, soles, and chest, night sweats while sleeping, dry mouth, itchy throat, and frequent dizziness or tinnitus? Then look at your tongue in the mirror—is the tip of the tongue red, with little to no coating, or a slightly yellow coating? If you match 2-3 of these signs, it’s likely you have yin deficiency with effulgent fire!

Why does this contradictory state of “high desire but poor performance” occur? Traditional Chinese medicine explains it clearly: Kidney yin is the body’s “fluid reservoir,” and when kidney yin becomes deficient, internal deficiency fire tends to arise. This deficiency fire surges upward, directly affecting the brain and mental state, making desire intense; but fundamentally, the body is “lacking water,” so the foundation is unstable, leading to a drop in performance at critical moments.

Here’s an important reminder: Many people mistake this condition for “yang deficiency” and try to supplement with warming yang herbs like cinnamon and deer antler. This is like “adding fuel to the fire”! Just like a thirsty, withered plant, if you pour oil and light a fire instead of watering it, it will only wither faster. The core issue in yin deficiency with effulgent fire is “insufficient yin fluids and internal deficiency fire,” so the key to regulation is “nourishing yin and reducing fire,” not supplementing yang!

For this situation, the classic targeted formula is Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang, which is cleverly designed: Prepared rehmannia root is the core ingredient, used in the largest amount, specifically to nourish yin and tonify the kidneys, replenishing kidney essence; Cornelian cherry and Chinese yam assist in tonifying the kidneys and securing essence, while also benefiting qi and nourishing yin, stabilizing the body’s foundation; Anemarrhena clears deficiency heat and nourishes kidney yin, directly addressing issues like heat in the five centers and night sweats;

Phellodendron is particularly effective in clearing and draining deficiency-fire from the lower burner, making it highly targeted for conditions like seminal emission and premature ejaculation. Poria strengthens the spleen and promotes diuresis to prevent indigestion caused by overly rich yin-tonifying herbs. Alisma facilitates urination and clears heat to help the body eliminate deficiency-heat and dampness. Moutan bark clears heat and cools the blood, aiding in the removal of deficiency-heat from the blood.

These eight herbs work synergistically to nourish yin fluid, reduce deficient fire, strengthen kidney essence, and protect the spleen and stomach, addressing the root of the problem. They show significant improvement in symptoms such as excessive thoughts, premature ejaculation, and easily triggered erections caused by yin deficiency with effulgent fire.

Finally, it's crucial to emphasize that the key to proper regulation is "targeting the right symptoms"! If you're unsure whether you fit this condition, don't use medication blindly. You can describe your specific symptoms in the comment section—for example, whether you experience night sweats or what color your tongue is—and I'll help with a preliminary assessment. Alternatively, consult a professional Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner for syndrome differentiation. This way, you can avoid unnecessary detours and truly restore your health.