Impotence has a high incidence in male sexual dysfunction. Usually 2-3 months of herbal treatment is a course of treatment, and the exact number of courses depends on the results of the review. Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, refers to an erection that is not hard enough or short in duration to complete a satisfactory sexual life, and is also a common and frequent disease in men. Chinese medicine has a good advantage in treating impotence, and the commonly used drugs in clinical practice are compound Xuanju capsule, liver sparing capsule, locking Yang kidney capsule, and Cistanthus kidney granules. The effect of Chinese medicine is usually slow and moderate, and generally patients can improve their symptoms through a course of treatment. It is recommended that patients take 1 course of treatment and then review it in time. The specific number of courses of treatment should also follow the doctor’s advice, some patients may be able to stop taking the medicine after 1 course, while some patients need 2-3 courses or more. In addition, patients need to identify the evidence when treating impotence through Chinese medicine, accurately grasp the relationship between the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys, and carry out comprehensive regulation. Therefore, patients should not use the medicine privately, and it is recommended to visit the TCM department in time for evidence-based treatment.