Data Research and Utilization
Analysis of the medication rules and academic thoughts of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of premature ejaculation based on the ancient Chinese medicine books
Yu Wenxiao, Guo Jun, Wang Fu, Wang Hao, Yan Bin, Du Guanchao, Guo Jun
Published 2022-03-30
Cite as Int J Trad Chin Med, 2022, 44(3): 330-335. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20211103-00045
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the medication and prescription rules in ancient Chinese medicine books in the treatment of premature ejaculation based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Inheritance Supporting Platform.
MethodsSearch for the relevant literature concerning treating premature ejaculation with TCM in the ancient books before 1949, conduct data mining with Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Supporting Platform, analyze the medication and the prescription rules, so as to summarize the academic thoughts of the ancient physicians in treating premature ejaculation.
ResultsAmong 39 selected eligible ancient books, a total of 45 prescriptions were included, involving 118 kinds of Chinese medicines. Among them, 14 Chinese medicines were used more than 10 times. The top five Chinese medicines were Ginseng radix et rhizoma,Schisandrae chinensis fructus,Dioscoreae rhizoma, Polygalae radix, Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma; in the classification of Chinese medicines tonic Chinese medicine, tranquilizers, and astringent are used frequently. The most frequently used Chinese medicine pairs were Corni fructus-Ginseng radix et rhizoma, Ginseng radix et rhizoma-Dioscoreae rhizoma, Ginseng radix et rhizoma-Atractylodis macrocephalae rhizoma; 33 core combinations of 3 Chinese mediciness and 4 core combinations of 4 Chinese medicines were obtained.
ConclusionThe medication that could treat premature ejaculation in the ancient TCM books are mainlythe kidney, liver, and heart meridian. The main principle is to invigorate the kidney, replenish the essence, and replenishing qi and soothing the nerves. It can provide reference for clinical treatment of premature ejaculation.
Key words:
Prospermia (TCM); Data Mining; Ancient books; Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Supporting Platform; Medication rules
Contributor Information
Yu Wenxiao
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
Mobile Post-doctoral Station of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Guo Jun
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
Wang Fu
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
Wang Hao
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
Yan Bin
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
Du Guanchao
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
Guo Jun
Andrology Department of Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091,China
