Ayurveda approach to Male Infertility

Editor’s note

Dear Readers, Infertility is a major problem faced in recent days. In about half the cases, male infertility is a factor. There are a large number of factors that lead to impotency of males, but with the right precautions and Ayurvedic cures, this medical condition can be treated, positively. This article is about the Ayurvedic Approach to Male Infertility. We welcome your suggestions and submissions. Enjoy reading and get benefited with Ayurveda. Dr. Rajesh Kotecha Vaidya M.D. (Ayurveda) Director Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic and Research Center

Male Infertility

Causes of Male Infertility Causes of male infertility include abnormal sperm production or function and/or impaired delivery of sperm. General health and lifestyle issues such like, excessive smoking, alcohol intake, degrading environment, high pollution levels, changes in food habits, and deskbound work, stress etc. and exposure to certain environmental factors like exposure to radiation are some key factors that affect male fertility negatively. Vajikarana chikitsa Ayurveda realized the problem of male sexual dysfunction thousands of years ago and developed a separate specialty, namely, Vajikarana-chikitsa (Aphrodisiac therapy). It has also recommended an appropriate use of plant-based remedies, a proper lifestyle and nutritious diet for improving overall health and treating male infertility. In the classics of Ayurveda the following karma (procedures) has also been mentioned for treatment of infertility as seen in table below.

Purva Karma (Preliminary treatment) Pradhana Karma (Main treatment) Paschat Karma (Post procedure)   Snehana (Oleationa) and Swedana (Sudation) Virechana (Purgation) and Vasthi (Medicated enema) Vajikarana (Specific management with Vajikarana herbs and medicines)

Herbs used for vajikarana purpose are as follows Kapikacchu (Mucuna Pruriens Bak.), which has been found to increase sperm concentration and motility. Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.), which raises testosterone levels. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal.), which enhances spermatogenesis via a presumed testosterone-like effect. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.), which enhances fertility by reducing oxidative stress. Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), which improves semen quality. Ayurvedic medicines Shilajit rasayan, Agnitundi Vati, Ashwagandhadi lehyam, Ashwagandhai ghrita, Satavari lehya, Chayavanaprash, Dasamoolaristam, Draksharistam, Ashwagandharistam, Chandra prabha vati, etc are used for male infertility. Food substances Milk, Ghee, Black gram, Almond, Natural Sweeteners like honey, jaggery, Milk sweets, and Cane sugar are aphrodisiacs. Dr. Ravindra Sharma is a P.G. Scholar in Dravya Guna Dept, NIA, Jaipur. He can be contacted at - ravindramddg@gmail.com

Recipe of the month - Delicious rice pudding

Ingredients -   Boiled rice – 250 gm; Milk – 2 liters; Sugar – 250 gm; Cardamom – 2 powdered; Almond – 5 – 10 pieces, cut into small pieces; Ghee – 25 ml   Method of preparation  –  Cook rice with milk in a pressure cooker or in an open vessel. When it is cooked well, add sugar and still while on stove. Then remove from fire and add ghee, cardamom and almond and serve. This recipe gives strength and energy.

Product of the month – Vajikarana Tea

Ingredients : Kaunch (Mucuna pruriens), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Jatiphal (Myristica fragrans), Dalchini (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Safed Musli (Chlorophytum Borivilianum), Bala seed (Sidacordifolia) Method to use : Dip 1 sachet of tea and put into a cup of hot water for 2 to 3 minutes and drink. One can add natural sweetener as per taste preference. Benefits : Helps to promote overall sexual performance, to achieve better orgasm in male and female and to correct premature ejaculation & erection problems.   For more on Teas please click here

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