Abstract

Dr. Anand Kumar Singh*, Dr. Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal and Dr. Manohar Ram

ABSTRACT

Vajikarana or Vrishya Chikitsa is the branch of Ayurveda dealing with reproductive health and virility. This subject is concerned with aphrodisiacs, virility and improving health of progeny. The properties of disease prevention and restoration of health might be attribute benefited in sexual health too. As per Charak Samhita by proper use of these formulations, one become endorsed with good physique, potency, strength and complexion and sexually exhilarated and sexually potent. This paper intends to explore the general health benefits of Vajikarana drugs. The need for sexual activity is as purposive as eating and drinking. Individual enjoying regular sex life remains young and enjoys a long life. It increases muscular strength, stability and give lustre to the skin. According to Ayurveda health is achieved by the use of two types of medicines i.e., Swasthasya Urjaskar (preventive medicines) and Aturasya Roganut (curative medicine). Swasthasya Urjaskar is again of two types i.e., Rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy) and Vajikarana (aphrodisiac treatment). Vajikaran includes use of medicines causing virility as well as diet. Vajikaran medicines directly exert the effect on Shukra Dhatu and causes increase in quantity of semen or ejaculation or both. Vajikarana is a branch of Ayurveda which is intended to increase virility, improve quality of germinal cells as well treatment of various sexual dysfunctions. In this chapter code of conduct related to sex, dietary regime, qualities of normal sperm, factors affecting virility, qualities of sexual partner, role of mind in infertility, aphrodisiac and therapeutic formulations etc. are described. Simple and easy to prepare formulations are described in the chapter. Though these are described for males but we can apply same principles and formulations to female also for more preponderant effect.