
The historic origin of semen retention is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. It is believed that semen retention can help to improve physical and mental health, as well as increase longevity. In Chinese medicine, semen is referred to as Jing or essence Qi(air), Shen, and spirit. Jing is believed to be the most important of these three components, as it is the source of life energy and nourishment for the body.
Jing helps to nourish and fuel the body, while also cooling it down when necessary. It is believed that by retaining semen, one can increase their Jing levels and thus improve their overall health. This practice has been used for centuries in China and other parts of Asia to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
In Chinese medicine, there are several ways to increase Jing levels in the body. These include eating a healthy diet rich in nutrients, exercising regularly, getting enough restful sleep, avoiding stressors such as alcohol and drugs, and practicing meditation or yoga. Additionally, some herbs are thought to help increase Jing levels in the body such as ginseng root or deer antler velvet extract.

There are also several causes of loss of Jing according to Chinese medicine. These include overworking oneself physically or mentally, excessive sexual activity without proper rest afterwards, poor diet choices such as eating too much processed food or sugar, lack of exercise or restful sleep, chronic stress or anxiety, and environmental toxins such as air pollution or radiation exposure.
