Dietary prevention and treatment of testicular swelling and pain and male infertility: Kumquat seed soup, causes of infertility and conditioning

2026-05-04

**(8) Kumquat Seed Soup**

**Ingredients:** 2 cloves of red garlic, 50g of tangerine seeds, 2 kumquats, 50g of white sugar.

**Preparation:** Peel and slice the garlic, then simmer it with tangerine seeds and kumquats to make a soup.

**Dosage:** Take warm, 3 times daily.

**Efficacy:** Strengthens the spleen and resolves phlegm, soothes the liver and relieves pain. Suitable for testicular soreness and dull pain, cold scrotum, etc.

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**(9) Old loofah with dried tangerine peel**

**Ingredients:** 1 dried old loofah, 10 grams of dried tangerine peel.

**Preparation Method:** Grind dried old loofah and dried tangerine peel together into a fine powder.

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**Dosage:** Dissolve 10 grams in boiling water and drink twice daily.

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**Efficacy:** Relieves hernia and swelling. Suitable for testicular swelling and pain, and inguinal hernia.

**(10) Lychee and Fennel Recipe**

**Ingredients:** Dried lychees (30g with pits), fennel seeds (20g).

**Preparation method:** Briefly stir-fry the above two ingredients over low heat, then grind them into a fine powder.

**Dosage:** Divide into 3 doses, one dose each night before bedtime, mixed with warm rice wine.

**Efficacy:** Resolves stagnation and eliminates nodules. Suitable for hydrocele.

**(11) Tangerine seed and jujube**

**Ingredients:** Orange seeds and jujubes (pitted) in equal amounts.

**Preparation method:** Wrap 6 orange seeds inside each jujube, place them by the stove to dry, and grind them into powder.

**Dosage:** Take 9 grams each time, on an empty stomach in the morning and evening, with warm rice wine.

**Efficacy:** Dissolves hard masses and breaks up blood stasis. Suitable for testicular swelling and pain, testicular heaviness, etc.

**(12) Three-kernel fennel**

**Ingredients:** Equal parts olive pits (i.e., green olive pits), lychee pits, and hawthorn pits; 20 grams of small sage mushrooms.

**Method:** Burn the three types of kernels to ash, grind them into a fine powder. Boil fennel seeds in water to make a soup, then use the soup to wash down the kernels.

**Take three doses of the powdered medicine.**

**Dosage:** Take 10 grams on an empty stomach every morning for 5 consecutive days.

**Efficacy:** Relieves swelling, reduces pain, and promotes the flow of qi. Suitable for testicular swelling and pain.

**(**Four**)** **Dietary Prevention and Treatment of Male Infertility**

**1.** Common Causes of Infertility

A man of childbearing age has been living with his wife for more than 3 years after marriage without using any contraception.

In male infertility, the inability to conceive despite normal female reproductive function is termed male infertility. According to [relevant sources]...

According to relevant statistics, male infertility accounts for 30% to 50% of infertile couples.

The main causes of male infertility include:

(1) Sexual dysfunction: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, priapism, anejaculation.

These factors can all prevent semen from entering the vagina.

(2) Sperm abnormalities: azoospermia, low sperm count, poor sperm quality, etc.;

(3) Semen abnormalities: hematospermia, leukorrhea, semen non-liquefaction, etc.

(4) Semen ejaculation disorders: congenital malformations or traumatic malformations of the male external genitalia.

Inflammation of organs along the reproductive tract can obstruct the vas deferens, preventing semen from being transported normally.

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**2.** **Dietary Therapy for Male Infertility**

Infertility caused by low sperm motility is a relatively stubborn and difficult-to-cure condition.

In addition to consistently taking medication, tonifying the kidneys and strengthening sperm, and improving sperm motility, treatment for this disease also requires...

Pay attention to conditioning in all aspects.

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, essence (精) is related to human growth, development, sexual function, and reproduction.

The material basis of life, the innate essence, must be nourished by the acquired essence in order to be fully realized.

And to grow stronger. Acquired essence requires the transformation and vaporization of innate essence to be produced. Diet

Nutrition is the material basis for acquired essence, so dietary therapy can achieve the effect of nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence.

Male infertility, except for some organic lesions that can be treated surgically, is mostly treated through...

Dietary therapy can achieve good results. The dietary principle should be to gently nourish kidney qi and replenish kidney essence.

One should consume more foods rich in the essence and blood of living creatures, such as venison, deer blood, deer kidneys, and deer meat.

Whip, dog kidney, dog penis, pig and sheep kidneys, as well as seahorse and gecko, etc. These should be consumed regularly.

Eat plenty of animal-based foods, as well as vegetables, fruits, and seafood to ensure a variety of vitamins are available.

The intake of nutrients, inorganic salts, and trace elements can promote sperm production.

According to the theory that the kidneys store essence, dietary supplements should include foods that nourish the kidneys and replenish essence, such as:

Yam, eel, ginkgo, sea cucumber, frozen tofu, tofu skin, peanuts, walnuts, sesame seeds

Some foods can enhance libido and fertility, such as dates and honey.

Grapes, lotus seeds, edible fungi, dog meat, mutton, etc.

**3.** **Male infertility can be addressed by supplementing with foods rich in arginine.**

Malnutrition, especially a lack of vitamins and trace elements, can often lead to impaired spermatogenesis.

Obstacles. Therefore, it is necessary for male infertility men to supplement with appropriate vitamins and trace elements.

Among the nutrients related to reproduction, cholesterol, arginine, and zinc are the most abundant.

Cholesterol is an important raw material for the synthesis of sex hormones, and it is found in the highest concentration in animal organs.

Consuming appropriate amounts of offal such as liver, kidneys, and intestines can not only enhance the flavor of a meal but also increase nutritional value.

Raw materials for sex hormones.

Arginine is a raw material for sperm production and contains arginine.

Plant-based foods rich in acids include frozen tofu, tofu skin,

Peanuts, soybeans, sesame seeds, seaweed, peas, walnuts, etc., and eels are animal foods rich in arginine.

Fish, cuttlefish, and octopus.

Zinc deficiency can cause testicular atrophy and decreased sexual function. Plant-based foods rich in zinc...

Foods rich in zinc include peanuts, walnuts, and oats; animal-based foods rich in zinc include liver.

Eggs, fish, meat, oysters, etc.

To maintain a balanced diet, it's important to cultivate a habit of not being picky about food. Once you discover...

If there is a deficiency in a certain aspect, it should be addressed and supplemented in a timely manner.

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