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Ayurveda remedies for Erectile dysfunction
Definition
of Erectile dysfunction
Erectile
dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an
erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his
partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called as “impotence”.
The term "erectile dysfunction"
can mean the inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability
to do so, or the ability to achieve only brief erections.
Ayurveda defines
Erectile dysfunction or ED as follows.
This means even
though a man has a strong desire to perform sexual act with a
cooperative partner , he can not perform sexual act because of
looseness (absence of erection ) of his phallus ( penis). Even if he
performs sexual act with his determined efforts he does not get
erection and gets afflicted with tiredness, perspiration and
frustration to perform sex
Physiology of erection
The two chambers of penis (corpora
cavernosa,) which run throught the organ are filled with spongy
tissue. The corpora cavernosa
are surrounded by a membrane, called the tunica albuginea. The
spongy tissue contains smooth muscles, fibrous tissues, spaces,
veins, and arteries. The urethra, which is the channel for urine and
semen runs along underside of the corpora cavernosa..
Due to sensory or mental
stimulation, or both, the erection begins. Due to impulses from
brain and local nerves the muscles of corpora cavernosa relax and
allow blood to flow in and fill the spaces of spongy tissue.
In ayurveda physiology of erection
and ejaculation is described as follows
Vrishunow basthimedram cha
naabhyuuru vankshnow gudam|
Apaanasthaanamantrasthaha
shukra mootra shakrunti cha||
The “apaanavayu” one
of the five types of vayu is located in the testicles, urinary
bladder, phallus, umbilicus, thighs, groin, anus and colon. Its
functions are ejaculation of semen, voiding of urine and stools”.
Shushruta explains the process of
erection and ejaculation as “ When a man has desire (iccha)
to have sex, his response to touch increases ( Vayu located in skin
causes flow of signals from skin to brain, thus causing sensation of
touch). This causes arousal or “harsha” . Arousal or
Harsha intensifies actions of vayu and at this moment highly active
vayu liberates the “teja “or heat of pitta. Thus tejas
and vayu increase body temperature , heart beat and blood flow
causing erection. “
Causes of ED
Erection requires a sequence of
events. Erectile dysfunction can occur when any of the events is
disturbed. Nerve impulses in the brain, spinal column, around the
penis and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins, and arteries
in and around the corpora cavernosa constitute this sequence of
events. Injury to any of these parts which are part of this sequence
( nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, fibrous tissue ) can cause ED.
In many of these
cases, low testosterone causes lower sexual interest, not erectile
dysfunction.The whole male
body responds to testosterone.
Even sushruta
has illustrated about this response of body to the element “Shukra”
. He has said
"yatha payasi
sarpistu goodashchekshow raso yatha shareereshu tatha shukram
nrinaam vidyaadhbishagwara"
This means "
The shukra ( the element which helps in reproduction) is present all
over the body .
This can be
explained with the following examples.
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The ghee is present in milk in an invisible form. This is extracted
from milk using many processes.
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The sugar is present all over the sugarcane. It is extracted by
subjecting the sugarcane to number of processes.
Same way shukra
is present all over the body. But the cream of shukra (semen) comes
out of the body only during the process of ejaculation. But this
process of ejaculation needs a joyful union of mind and body.
Decrease in
production of “Shukra” causes erectile dysfunction.
Over exertion -
physically and mentally :
Working for long
hours in office, mental stress at office and home, short
temperedness ,insufficient sleep cause erectile dysfunction.
These causes are
explained in ayurveda as "shoka chintaa, bhaya, traasaat
.... " which means that erectile dysfunction or Impotence occurs due
to grief, fear, anxiety and terror.
Strained
relationship with sexual partner:
Erectile
dysfunction also occurs when there is a disliking towards sexual
partner.
Ayurveda
describes this as "naarinaamarasamjnatwaat..." means
disliking for women.
Diseases that
cause Erectile dysfunction:
Neurological disorders, hypothyroidism, Parkinson's disease, anemia,
depression, arthritis, endocrine disorders,diabetes, diseases
related to cardiovascular system also become reasons for erectile
dysfunction..
According to
ayurveda the diseases which cause erectile dysfunction
are "Hritpaandurogatamakakaamalashrama..." - Heart
diseases , anemia , asthma , liver disorders , tiredness .Apart from
these the imbalance in tridoshas also cause impotence or erectile
dysfunction.
Consumption of
medicines, drugs and tobacco:
Using
antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensive medicines for a
long time, addiction to tobacco especially smoking, excessive
consumption of alcohol, addiction to cocaine, heroin and marijuana
cause erectile dysfunction.
In ayurveda
texts these causes have been said in brief as "rukshamannapaanam
tathoushadham" - "dry food , drinks and medicines" cause
impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Trauma to pelvic
region:
accidental
injury to pelvic region and surgeries for the conditions of
prostate, bladder, colon, or rectal area may lead to erectile
dysfunction.
These causes are
mentioned as abhighata (trauma),
shastradantanakhakshataha (injury from weapons, teeth and
nail.) in ayurveda.
Other reasons:
Obesity, prolonged bicycle riding, past history of sexual abuse and
old age also cause Erectile dysfunction.
Ayurveda
describes the cause of impotence or erectile dysfunction due to old
age as follows. " diminution of - tissue elements, strength,
energy, span of life, inability to take nourishing food, physical
and mental fatigue lead to impotence"
Remedies
for ED
ED is treatable at any age. The
total treatment in for impotence is called as “ Vajikarana therapy”
in ayurveda. As this therapy increases the strength of a man to
perform sexual act, like a horse, it is called 'Vaajikarana'. ( '
Vaaji'=Horse.)
Vaajikarana therapy leads to
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Happiness.
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Good strength.
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Potency to produce healthy offspring.
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Increased span of erection.
Eligibility
for vajikarana therapy.
1.
The vajikarana
therapy should be administered to persons who are between 18 to 70
years of age.
2.
These therapies
should be administered only to a self controlled person. If this
therapy is administered to a person who does not have self control,
he becomes nuisance to society through his illegitimate sex acts.
Psychotherapy
Decreasing anxiety associated with
intercourse, with psychologically based treatment helps to cure ED.
The patient's partner can help with the techniques, which include
gradual development of intimacy and stimulation. Such techniques
also can help relieve anxiety when ED from physical causes is being
treated.
Same treatment is illustrated in
ayurveda. It has been said “A woman who understands a man and is
liked by him, along with erotic environment act as best aphrodisiac.
“
Drug Therapy
Numerous herbal preparations are
mentioned in Ayurveda to treat ED or impotence. It has been said
that people who have strong sexual urge, who want to enjoy sex
regularly have to consume these preparations regularly to replenish
the energy, vigor, stamina and strength. These preparations also
supply the nutrients which are necessary for production of semen.
Ayurveda tips to
overcome ED
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Consuming herbal preparations to rejuvenate the reproductive
organs.
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Massaging the body with a herbal oil which gives a relief
from physical exertion and also acts as aphrodisiac.
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Practicing Yoga and Meditation to overcome mental exertion and to
cope up with stress.
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Sleep
at least for 8 hours a day.
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Avoiding the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, heroin etc.
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Exercise regularly.
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Avoid
hot, spicy and bitter foods.
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Favor
sweets, milk products, nuts and urad dal.
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Add
little ghee in your diet.
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Give a gap of four days between two consecutive
intercourses
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