{"product_id":"vital-essence-male-infertility-low-sperm-count-motility-tcm","title":"Vital Essence – TCM Herbal Formula for Male Infertility, Low Sperm Count, Poor Motility, Morphology \u0026 Premature Ejaculation","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVital Essence™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for male infertility and reproductive disorders — regulates sex organs and hormone production; antiaging and adaptogenic; tonifies Kidney yin and Liver blood; replenishes Kidney jing (essence); revitalizes Kidney yang and ming men (life-gate) fire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Does not offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Many drugs impair healthy sperm — including anabolic steroids, corticosteroids, androgens, estrogens, aspirin, opioid analgesics, cimetidine, methotrexate, spirolactone, and sulfasalazine — consult physician about substitution or discontinuation. Contains Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) — patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies such as Coumadin (warfarin) should use with caution or not at all. Contains Zhi He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata) — do not use in patients with pre-existing or risk factors of liver disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMale infertility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMale sexual and reproductive disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e low sperm count, poor sperm motility, mobility and morphology, premature ejaculation, and spermatorrhea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Causes include sperm disorder (35%), decreased ovarian reserve or ovulatory dysfunction (20%), tubal dysfunction and pelvic lesions (30%), abnormal cervical mucus (5%), and unidentified causes (10%). Sperm disorders refer to defects in quality or quantity of sperm caused by endocrine disorders, genetic disorders, and drugs and toxins (anabolic steroids, corticosteroids, androgens, estrogens, aspirin, opioids, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and others). As men age, sperm density and testosterone levels decrease while estradiol and estrone levels increase — herbs must regulate the endocrine system, balance hormones, and promote blood circulation. There is no drug treatment for male infertility — those with sperm disorders are usually treated with artificial insemination, with no pharmaceutical options to increase sperm quantity or quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM differentiation:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonifying Kidney yin boosts sperm count. Warming Kidney yang increases sperm mobility and motility. Replenishing Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) improves sperm morphology. Vital Essence addresses all three simultaneously through four functional herb groups: (1) tonify Kidney yin and Liver blood; (2) vitalize Kidney yang; (3) replenish Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e; (4) support circulation and prevent stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Vitality and Vital Essence are two formulas frequently combined together — Vitality tonifies Kidney yang to treat sexual dysfunction; Vital Essence replenishes Kidney yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e to treat reproductive disorders; together they complement and enhance each other's clinical success. Semen analysis is extremely important — parameters include ejaculate volume, viscosity, appearance, pH, sperm count, motility, and morphology. Fructose less than 120 mg\/dL is indicative of ejaculatory duct obstruction or agenesis of seminal vesicles. Patients should re-test and compare results after 2–3 months of herbal therapy. Hormonal analysis is also important — testosterone level studies are indicated for patients with loss of libido and possible hypogonadotropic abnormality; normal FSH at baseline correlates with improvement in semen parameters. Testicular volume estimation should be performed for impaired spermatogenic function or oligospermia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eYin Yang Huo\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Epimedii \/ Epimedium \/ Horny Goat Weed): increases production and release of testosterone; stimulates sensory nerves; increases sexual desire and activity; increases sperm production; 95.3% rate of effectiveness in 129 males with poor sperm count (formula including Yin Yang Huo, Zhi He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, Huang Qi, Gou Qi Zi, Tu Si Zi, Zi He Che)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Pen Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Rubi \/ Chinese Raspberry \/ Rubus): increases production and release of testosterone via hypothalamus-pituitary-sex gland axis; essential Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e tonic for male infertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXian Mao\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Curculiginis \/ Curculigo \/ Golden Eye-Grass): stimulates reproductive system — increases weight of testicles; aphrodisiac — increases penile erection, mating performance, mount frequency, mount latency, and ejaculation frequency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJiu Cai Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Allii Tuberosi \/ Chinese Chive Seed \/ Allium Tuberosum): aphrodisiac — increases penile erection, mating performance, mount frequency, mount latency, and ejaculation frequency; vitalizes Kidney yang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Lycii \/ Goji Berry \/ Wolfberry \/ Lycium): tonifies Kidney yin and Liver blood; clinical study — fresh Gou Qi Zi formula effectively increased sperm count and improved sperm motility; of 42 patients, 33 successfully conceived children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi He Shou Wu\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata \/ Prepared Fo-Ti \/ Prepared Polygonum): essential Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e tonic for male infertility; antiaging — marked effect to improve general health and increase life expectancy; 95.3% rate of effectiveness in 129 males (formula); \u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e prepared (Zhi) form only — the unprepared Sheng Shou Wu is a stimulant laxative with risk of liver disorder; preparation with Hei Dou (Semen Sojae) through repeated blending, cooking, and drying causes Maillard reaction (generating new compounds) and significantly changes chemical composition, eliminating adverse reactions of the unprepared root; do not use in patients with pre-existing or risk factors of liver disease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTu Si Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Cuscutae \/ Cuscuta \/ Dodder Seed): Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e tonic; adaptogenic — improves both mental and physical health; addresses underlying deficiencies associated with infertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Sinensis \/ Angelica Sinensis \/ Dong Quai): tonifies Kidney yin and Liver blood; angiogenesis — promotes blood vessel formation; improves overall blood circulation by decreasing whole blood specific viscosity and improving hemorrheological changes associated with blood stagnation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Chuanxiong \/ Chuanxiong \/ Ligusticum): moves blood; prevents tonic herbs from creating stagnation; increases blood perfusion; inhibits thrombus formation and platelet aggregation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShu Di Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata \/ Prepared Rehmannia): tonifies Kidney yin and Liver blood; replenishes the foundation of the Kidney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Astragali \/ Astragalus): tonifies \u003ci\u003ezhong\u003c\/i\u003e (central) qi; enhances energy; 95.3% effectiveness formula ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis \/ Schisandra \/ Five-Flavor Berry): astringent — prevents further leakage of \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria): eliminates dampness; offsets cloying properties of yin and \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e tonics; strengthens Spleen to ensure maximum absorption of Kidney tonics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChe Qian Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Plantaginis \/ Plantago Seed): eliminates dampness; ensures absence of blockage in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eTestosterone regulation \/ sperm production\u003c\/b\u003e — Yin Yang Huo (testosterone↑, sperm production↑, sensory nerves↑); Fu Pen Zi (testosterone↑, hypothalamus-pituitary-sex gland axis); Xian Mao (testicular weight↑, reproductive system stimulation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAphrodisiac\u003c\/b\u003e — Jiu Cai Zi + Xian Mao (penile erection↑, mating performance↑, mount frequency↑, ejaculation frequency↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSperm count \/ motility\u003c\/b\u003e — Gou Qi Zi (42 patients, 33 conceived); Yin Yang Huo + Zhi He Shou Wu formula (95.3% effective, 129 males)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eBlood circulation \/ angiogenesis\u003c\/b\u003e — Dang Gui (angiogenesis, blood viscosity↓, hemorrheology); Chuan Xiong (blood perfusion↑, thrombus↓, platelet aggregation↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiaging \/ adaptogenic\u003c\/b\u003e — Zhi He Shou Wu (general health↑, life expectancy↑); Tu Si Zi (mental and physical health, adaptogenic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Kidney yin and Liver blood (Gou Qi Zi, Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Replenishes Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) — improves sperm morphology (Fu Pen Zi, Zhi He Shou Wu, Wu Wei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Revitalizes Kidney yang and \u003ci\u003eming men\u003c\/i\u003e fire — improves sperm mobility and motility (Jiu Cai Zi, Tu Si Zi, Xian Mao, Yin Yang Huo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies \u003ci\u003ezhong\u003c\/i\u003e qi; enhances energy (Huang Qi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Moves blood; prevents stagnation (Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Eliminates dampness; offsets cloying tonics; strengthens Spleen (Fu Ling, Che Qian Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily. Dosage may be increased to 6–8 capsules three times daily. For optimal results, take continuously for 2–3 months, or until successful pregnancy of partner. Reduce sexual activity to once weekly while taking herbs until sperm lab report is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Impotence, erectile dysfunction, or low libido — add Vitality. Decreased sperm motility or mobility — add Kidney Tonic (Yang). Low sperm count — add Kidney Tonic (Yin). Premature ejaculation or spermatorrhea — add Vitality and Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence). Stress and anxiety — add Calm or Calm (ES). IVF \/ in vitro fertilization — add Polygonum 14 to improve sperm quality. Difficulty in ejaculation — add Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis) and Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii) with Resolve (Lower). Thick or condensed semen from Kidney deficiency fire — add Nourish. Prostatitis — add P-Support. Varicocele — add Resolve (Lower) and P-Support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Eat more clams, oysters, sea cucumbers, and lamb. Selenium 200–400 mcg daily — deficiency associated with reduced sperm count and sterility. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids 2,000–6,000 mg daily — important for sperm production. Vitamin E 200–400 IU daily — helps balance hormone production. Zinc 80 mg daily — important for normal functioning of reproductive organs. Avoid alcohol, coffee, and cigarette smoking. Avoid excessive use of echinacea, ginkgo biloba, and St. John's Wort — associated with infertility. Tao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease): eat 3 quail eggs before bedtime daily for one month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid excessive sexual intercourse or ejaculation — reduce to once weekly while taking herbs until sperm lab report is normal. Avoid certain artificial lubricants and saliva, which may have a negative effect on spermatozoa. Avoid alcohol (reduces sperm count). Avoid smoking cigarettes and marijuana and exposure to secondhand smoke (impairs sperm production). Avoid stress as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitality\"\u003eVitality\u003c\/a\u003e – for erectile dysfunction, impotence, and low libido (frequently combined with Vital Essence) | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e – for decreased sperm motility | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e – for low sperm count | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e – for IVF sperm quality improvement | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/p-support\"\u003eP-Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for prostatitis and varicocele | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-lower\"\u003eResolve (Lower)\u003c\/a\u003e – for varicocele and ejaculation difficulty | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e – for thick or condensed semen from Kidney deficiency fire | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-health-vitality\"\u003eMen's Health \u0026amp; Vitality Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229581893743,"sku":null,"price":33.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/VitalEssence.jpg?v=1781565170","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/vital-essence-male-infertility-low-sperm-count-motility-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}