Background:Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, noncontracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy in 1 year. Low sperm count (oligozoospermia) is one of the main causes of male infertility and is correlated with Ksheena Shukra (oligozoospermia). Shodhana procedures are to be performed before the administration of Vajikarana drugs, especially Virechana Karma has been indicated in the cases of Shukra Dushti. The fruit of Ashwatha (Ficus religiosa Linn.) has been indicated in premature ejaculation and low sperm count.Aim:This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Virechana and Ashwatha Phala Churna in the management of Ksheena Shukra (oligozoospermia).Materials and Methods:Eligible male participants between the age of 21 and 50 years, with sperm count <15 million/ml, received Ashwatha Phala Churna for 60 days in the dose of 3 g, after undergoing Virechana Karma. The primary outcomes measured were percentage changes in the seminal parameters and associated symptoms of Ksheena Shukra in comparison to baseline.Results:The Ashwatha Phala Churna administered after Virechana provided 59.78% increase in sperm count, 36.81% increase in semen volume, and 16.18% decrease in abnormal form of sperm and 91.34% of increase was reported in total sperm count after Virechana Karma which was also statistically significant.Conclusion:Overall assessment of the therapy showed that administration of Ashwatha Phala Churna after performing Virechana provided statistically significant improvement on seminal parameters, especially total sperm count.
Most authorities define patients as infertile if they have been unable to achieve a pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse. The fact is, among 60% of all couples experiencing infertility, a male factor is involved. In approximately 40 % of cases in the male alone and in another 20% both male and female are abnormal. Oligozoospermia refers to semen with a low concentration of sperm and is a common finding in male infertility. There is no possibility of such recurrence by Virechana Procedure. In addition, it is said that Virechana enhances the quality level of Shukra (Semen). For the clinical study, 40 male patients suffering from the primary or secondary infertility for more than one year and having sperm count less than 15 million/ml were selected irrespective of religion, caste and the status of seminal parameters was compared before and after Virechana procedure. Statistical analysis of the obtained data revealed that performing of Virechana provided increase 8.68 million/ml which was increased to 26.53 million /ml after completion of Virechana procedure with 72.50% increase in total which was statistically highly significant. Abnormal form of sperm decreased by 20.74% and the 24.08% increase in serum LH level was reported which was also statistically highly significant. This indicates that performing of Virechana alone can provide significant increase in total sperm count.
Alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease characterised by hair loss can be correlated with Indralupta in Ayurveda. Due to side effects and limitation of the contemporary science, some harmless and effective medicines are expected from Alternative medical sciences. Ayurveda has great potential to treat such autoimmune diseases. Here a case of alopecia areata successfully treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded.
Background:Fertility is affected by many different cultural, environmental and socioeconomic factors, especially in developing countries where poverty and infections are common place. Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, noncontracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy in 1 year. Shodhana (biopurificatory) procedures are indicated before the administration of Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) drugs, especially Virechana Karma (therapeutic purgation) is indicated in the cases of vitiation of Shukra (seminal parameters). Go-Ghrita (cow ghee) is a rejuvenator and aphrodisiac. Maximum preparations for the diseases of Shukra and reproductive system are prepared in Go-Ghrita and reported to be useful in the management of infertility.Aim:The present clinical study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Go-Ghrita administered after performing Virechana Karma in the management of Ksheena Shukra (oligozoospermia).Materials and Methods:Eligible male participants from the age group of 21 to 40 years, with sperm count of <15 million/ml, received cow ghee for 8 weeks in the dose of 10 g, after undergoing Virechana Karma with Haritakyadi Yoga. Percentage changes in the semen parameters and associated symptoms of Ksheena Shukra in comparison to baseline were the primary outcomes measured.Results:Go-Ghrita administered after Virechana provided 80.92% increase in total sperm count, 41.78% increase in sperm motility, 12.58% increase in normal form of sperm, 41.69% decrease in abnormal forms, and increase in semen volume by 45.22%.Conclusion:Overall assessment of the therapy showed that administration of cow ghee after performing Virechana provided statistically highly significant improvement on seminal parameters.
Introduction: Today's sedentary, stressful lifestyle, urbanization etc. more affect the health of human beings worldwide resulting in increase lifestyle-related disorders. As health-related awareness increases in the population, people become more conscious about their future health. This makes to grow public interest towards nutraceuticals and Rasayana therapy which has ultimately resulted in increased life expectancy and thus contributing to rise in elder population. Ayurveda states that the prime objective of it to maintain health which can be achieved by practicing healthy food intake along with Rasayana therapy. The purpose of both nutraceuticals and Rasayan is same that is to achieve healthy life and prevention and treatment of disease. Aims: To find out the concept of Nutraceutical and its relation to Rasayana. Materials & Method: Ayurvedic textual materials were referred mainly with available commentaries of Samhitas, published books of nutraceuticals, pharmacology and internet sources. Result & Discussion: The review revealed that the concept that nutraceutical was prevailing during the Samhita period which aimed at maintenance of healthy life that can be explored in the principle of Rasayana.
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