Ayurvedic Remedies for Improving Men's Sexual Health

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Ayurvedic remedies for treating sexual disorders usually consist of combination of various herbs which are known to promote sexual health and general well being. Sexual disorders include erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, impotence, loss of libido.

Ayurvedic herbs and minerals which have shown to improve sexual health include Shilajeet, Ashwagandha(Withania somnifera), Kapikachu (Mucuna Prureins), Salab Mishri (orchis Mascula), Gokhshura (Tribulis Terrestris), Safed Musli/Shweta musli (Asparagus Adscendens), Jeevanti (Leptedenia reticulata), Vanya Kahu(Lactuca scariola), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Vidarikand (Ipomea digitata), Kokilaksha (Hygrophila auriculata).

The use of Shilajeet, a herbo-mineral preparation, has been practiced in Ayurveda for many centuries for renewing vitality . Shilajeet contains at least 85 minerals in ionic form as well as humic acid and fulvic acid. Herbs like Ashwagandha, Kapikachu, Salab mishri and Vanya Kahu have been extensively used for centuries to treat male infertility, loss of libido, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and to improve sexual performance. Gokhshura has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to treat impotence, Venereal diseases and Sexual debility. Recent research has revealed that Gokhshura also elevates testosterone levels.

Ayurvedic home remedies for treating sexual disorders include increased consumption of garlic, drumstick and ginger. Garlic is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of sexual disorder. It is a natural and harmless aphrodisiac. Seeds of drumstick are used in sexual virility drug for treating erectile dysfunction.The juice extracted from ginger is a valuable aphrodisiac and beneficial in the treatment of sexual weakness.

Akarakarabhadi Yoga, which is an Ayurvedic preparation containing ten herbs, is used extensively for treating premature ejaculation. Ayurvedic preparations containing herbs like Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Akarakaraba root (Anacyclus pyrethrum), Pippali (Piper Longum) and Shankapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) are also used to treat premature ejaculation. Madhutailika Yapanabasti, a therapeutic modification of basti (medicated enema used in Panchakarma), is very effective in management of premature ejaculation without any complicatons or restrictions.

Ayurvedic preparations containing Shukra nourishing herbs such as Kapikachhu (Mucuna Pruriens), Bhilawa (Salmalia Malabarica), Gokhsura (Tribulus Terrestris), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Salabmisri (Orchis mascula) and Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) are used for treating infertility in men.

Ayurvedic preparations like Vanari Kalpa and Makardhwaja Rasayan are used for treatment of loss of libido. Ashwagandharista, a preparation made from Ashwagandha also helps in improving desire for sex.

Other Ayurvedic preparations used to treat sexual disorders in men include Vanari Gutika, Saugata Gutika, Makshikadi Yoga, Gokhshura Choorna Yoga, Brihat Makara Mushti, Vilasini Vallabh Rasa, Dhautipaustik Choorna and Musli Pak.

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I am an Ayurvedic Physician, practicing Ayurveda and Yoga. I have a fair knowledge of Allopathy and other Alternative Medicines like Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy, besides Diet and Nutrition.  View profile

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